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Fire extinguished in an apartment of a residential building on Aaly Tokombaev Street in Bishkek

A fire broke out on the second floor of a residential building located on Aaly Tokombaev Street. According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the fire was completely extinguished at 19:01. According to the information from the duty officer of the capital's emergency management department, the area of the fire was about 50 square meters. Two firefighting teams were involved in extinguishing the fire. For safety reasons, about ten people were evacuated from the building.

07.01.2026, 22:43
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EMERGENCY SERVICE Employee Hospitalized After Rescuing People in Fire at Nursing Home

An employee of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic, warrant officer Alymbek Keleshov, displayed courage while rescuing people during a fire at a nursing home and, unfortunately, was hospitalized. According to information provided by the Ministry of Emergency Situations, he suffered from carbon monoxide poisoning. At the moment, Keleshov's condition is assessed as satisfactory, and there is no threat to his life.

07.01.2026, 21:31
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A Minor Who Stole a Car Detained in Bishkek

On January 5, 2026, a report was received about the theft of a BYD car in the Sverdlovsk district of Bishkek on line 102. Patrol police officers promptly arrived at the scene. As a result of their quick response, they were able to locate the stolen vehicle. The driver, realizing the illegality of his actions, attempted to flee, which led to a chase. Despite the police's demands to stop, the car thief continued to run, eventually reaching a canal and jumping into the water. Thanks to the

07.01.2026, 21:08
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In the city of Manas, a blogger set a car on fire for hype. He was fined.

According to the Interior Ministry of the Jalal-Abad region, explanatory work was conducted regarding the blogger who organized the arson of a car to increase his popularity. He also received a fine from the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic for the damage caused to the environment. The blogger subsequently published a video with apologies and urged everyone not to repeat his actions, emphasizing that one should not jeopardize the safety of

07.01.2026, 21:03
At Issyk-Kul, an Orthodox church was robbed, two suspects detained
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At Issyk-Kul, an Orthodox church was robbed, two suspects detained

In the village of Ak-Suu, located in the Issyk-Kul region, a robbery occurred at an Orthodox church on the night of January 5 to 6. Local residents reported that money, jewelry, gifts, and other valuable items were stolen from the temple. The criminals also damaged property by burning the New Year's tree and spilling oil on the floor. The damage caused by this act of vandalism turned out to be significant.

07.01.2026, 20:46
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"I screamed and lay on the ground." In Bishkek, a driver behaved inadequately during his detention

The incident occurred around 02:00 at the intersection of South Highway and Bakayev Street. According to the press service of the Patrol Police, the driver, who was behind the wheel, began to show aggression when the inspectors demanded to present documents. He threw a tantrum, hit himself, lay down on the road, and claimed that the police had allegedly inflicted bodily harm on him. In addition to this, he attempted to simulate sleep. Despite the inadequate behavior of the detainee, the patrol

07.01.2026, 20:24
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Suspect in the abuse case in the village of Alamedin placed in SIZO-1

According to information provided by the press service of the Sverdlovsk District Internal Affairs Department, on January 7, it became known that the suspect in hooliganism was placed in pre-trial detention center No. 1 for a period of two months. This incident became widely discussed after a video surfaced on the internet, capturing acts of violence against young people in a private house in the village of Alamedin, which provoked a strong public reaction.

07.01.2026, 19:21
In Kara-Suu, a suspect in car sale fraud has been detained
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In Kara-Suu, a suspect in car sale fraud has been detained

A. K., born in 1981, filed a fraud complaint with the Kara-Suu District Department of Internal Affairs. This was reported by the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Osh region. According to him, the suspect J. M. purchased a 2018 Rexton car, valued at 19 thousand dollars. However, after that, he resold the car to a third party without transferring the money to the rightful owner and used it for personal needs.

07.01.2026, 18:17
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The court has arrested the former head of "Kyrgyzhuntingfishunion". The investigation is being conducted by the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

The Investigative Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs has initiated a criminal case related to the embezzlement or misappropriation of entrusted property. In the materials of the case, posted in the State Register of Judicial Acts, it is mentioned that the investigator has approached the court with a request to change the measure of restraint for the accused Nasyr [name changed Z.N.N.].

07.01.2026, 17:39
In Bishkek, a suspect in sugar sale fraud has been detained
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In Bishkek, a suspect in sugar sale fraud has been detained

K. T. reported to the Leninsky District Department of Internal Affairs in Bishkek that on December 2, 2025, he became a victim of a fraudster who, posing as a sugar seller, deceived him. According to law enforcement agencies, the criminal contacted the victim via WhatsApp between 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM. During the conversation, he promised to deliver sugar to the specified address and, using a payment trick, convinced K. T. to transfer 551,000 soms to the "MBank" electronic wallet.

07.01.2026, 17:01
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The police seized weapons from hunters in Sulyukt during the operation "Arsenal"

In Sulyukt, police officers conducted a preventive operation called "Arsenal," during which registered hunters were checked, as reported by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Batken region. As a result of this check, three individuals were held administratively responsible for violations of firearm storage regulations. Additionally, as part of the explanatory work, 2 smoothbore firearms, 3 gas-traumatic pistols, and 21 ammunition rounds were seized.

07.01.2026, 16:59
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In one of the apartments in Bishkek, the body of a man with a gunshot wound has been discovered.

The body of a man with a gunshot wound was found in one of the apartments in Bishkek. According to information provided by the press service of the Sverdlovsk District Police Department, the preliminary version of the incident suggests that he may have committed suicide. The incident occurred on January 7, when the police received a call around 11:00 AM. The caller, who identified herself as a housekeeper, reported that upon arriving at work, she found her employer, Z.H., born in 1967, in the

07.01.2026, 16:50
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Fire in a nursing home. An emergency services employee hospitalized.

During the fire at the nursing home, Emergency Situations Officer Alymbek Keleshov displayed heroism, risking his life to save the residents. During the evacuation, he suffered from carbon monoxide poisoning and was taken to the hospital. This was reported by the Ministry of Emergency Situations. Despite the heavy smoke and high temperatures, Keleshov continued to carry people out of the fire. After the rescue operations were completed, he required medical assistance. His condition is currently

07.01.2026, 16:23
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Fire at the Nursing Home. Donors are urged to donate blood for the victims

Donor blood is needed for people affected by the fire that occurred the day before at the capital's nursing home. This was reported by the Republican Center for Health Promotion, citing information from the Republican Blood Center. It is noted that during the holiday season, there is an increased demand for donor blood, as many donors are unable to come due to weekends and vacations, while the demand for blood continues to rise.

07.01.2026, 16:20
Protesters in Iran have taken control of the cities of Abdanan and Malekshahi - Media
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Protesters in Iran have taken control of the cities of Abdanan and Malekshahi - Media

According to information provided by Fox News, protesters in Iran have taken control of the cities of Abdanan and Malekshahi. The city of Abdanan, located near the border with Iraq, was completely under the control of the protesters, as confirmed by the National Council of Resistance of Iran. Along with Abdanan, the protesters also seized Malekshahi. Videos have appeared on social media showing demonstrators in Abdanan chanting: "Death to Khamenei" and "This year is the year of

07.01.2026, 16:18
In Ak-Suu, an Orthodox church was robbed. Two suspects detained.
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In Ak-Suu, an Orthodox church was robbed. Two suspects detained.

On the night of January 5 to 6, a theft occurred in the Orthodox church in the village of Ak-Suu (Teploklyuchenka) in the Issyk-Kul region. Unknown individuals stole gold and silver items, money from cash registers and donation boxes, as well as gifts intended for children. This became known thanks to reports from social media users who visited the church. The Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region confirmed that a report of the crime was received on January 6. During the

07.01.2026, 16:07
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In Bishkek, a suspect in the theft of money and jewelry has been detained

According to information from the Internal Affairs Department of the First May District, on October 15, 2025, K. G. reported a theft to the police. She stated that on that day, an unfamiliar man named T. illegally entered her house located on Koenkozov Street and stole 1,000 US dollars, as well as a Cartier gold bracelet inlaid with six diamonds, valued at 370,000 soms. After that, the suspect fled the scene of the crime. Based on this incident, a criminal case was initiated under Article 205

07.01.2026, 15:23
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On the highway in Osh in 2021, a robbery was committed, and 350 thousand dollars were taken — the prosecutor revealed details about the 9 members of the criminal group

In the Osh and Jalal-Abad regions, crimes committed by an organized group with extremist and terrorist inclinations have been uncovered, resulting in several individuals being held criminally liable. This was reported by Islambek Jooshbaev, the senior prosecutor of the Osh city prosecutor's office. He noted that during the investigation, it was revealed that from 2021 to 2022, a number of citizens of Kyrgyzstan from the Osh and Jalal-Abad regions, as well as citizens of Uzbekistan, created

07.01.2026, 15:00
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Hunter with a gun and a group of teenagers: Court toughens sentence and gives 12 years for the murder of a schoolboy

The Collegium of the Jalal-Abad Regional Court reviewed the verdict in the case of the murder of a 15-year-old boy in the Nooken district and sentenced the accused to 12 years of imprisonment. The details of the case were extracted from the State Register of Judicial Acts. The court established that on the night of August 25 to 26, 2023, B.K.S., a resident of the Nooken district born in 1981, was near the post office building in the village of Shaidan. He fired a shot from a hunting rifle of

07.01.2026, 14:20
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In the Alamudun District, a suspect has been detained in a series of frauds

During the investigation in the Chui region, a man was detained who may be involved in a number of fraudulent schemes. According to local law enforcement, on December 15, 2025, a resident of the village of Kara-Zhyhach, a man born in 1966 named A. A., approached the Department of Internal Affairs of the Alamudun district. He stated that in November 2024, the suspect E. U. offered him a business partnership, gained his trust, and then deceitfully took a sum of 600,000 soms, after which he

07.01.2026, 14:19