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Body of a man with a gunshot wound found in a house in Bishkek
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Body of a man with a gunshot wound found in a house in Bishkek

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, an investigation has been initiated following the discovery of a man's body with a gunshot wound. According to information provided by the Main Department of Internal Affairs, on January 7, 2026, at 11:00, a call was received at the number "102." The caller, identifying herself as a domestic worker, reported that a man had been found in the house with a gunshot wound. It was established that his name was Z.H., he was born in 1967, and a

07.01.2026, 14:18
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In Bishkek, a man's body was found in a house. It is suspected that he shot himself with a pistol.

On January 7, 2026, at approximately 11:00 AM, the duty unit of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of Bishkek received a report that a man with a gunshot wound had been found in one of the apartments. The caller, who identified herself as a domestic worker, reported that the apartment owner, born in 1967, was known as Z. K. A pistol was found under the body. This incident was recorded in the Information Accounting Journal of the Sverdlovsk District Internal Affairs Directorate, after which

07.01.2026, 14:16
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A criminal case has been opened regarding the fire at the nursing home in Bishkek

The Ministry of Internal Affairs of the First May District reported the initiation of a criminal case in connection with the fire at a nursing home in Bishkek. The investigation is being conducted under the article of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic concerning "Violations of fire safety rules." An examination on fire safety issues has been appointed as part of the case, and investigative actions are underway.

07.01.2026, 14:05
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Bishkek Police Request Foreigners to Carry Identification Documents

On January 7, the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of Bishkek reported that all foreign citizens must have original documents confirming their identity. As part of the "Illegal" raid conducted by operatives of the Service for Countering Extremism and Illegal Migration, conversations are being held with foreigners to remind them of the necessity to comply with the laws of the Kyrgyz Republic.

07.01.2026, 13:55
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Drunk Driver Banged His Head on the Ground and Had a Tantrum During Arrest

On the night of January 4th, around 02:00, the UPSM officers stopped a Hyundai vehicle at the intersection of the Southern Highway and Bakayev Street. The driver, a man, showed signs of alcohol intoxication. The UPSM press service published a video of this incident. According to the agency's information, when the inspectors asked the driver to provide his documents, he began to behave inadequately: he threw a tantrum, struck himself, lay down on the roadway, and claimed that law

07.01.2026, 13:49
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In Bishkek, a drunk driver staged a provocation during a document check - UPSM

The incident occurred in Bishkek when officers from the Patrol Service of the Police conducted a raid and stopped a Hyundai vehicle, driven by a man showing clear signs of alcohol intoxication. This was reported by the press service of the Patrol Service. According to the agency, when asked to provide documents, the driver began to behave aggressively: he threw tantrums, hit himself, lay down on the road, and even claimed that the police officers allegedly inflicted bodily harm on him.

07.01.2026, 13:42
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At Issyk-Kul, a church and a mosque were robbed, a Christmas tree was set on fire, and a Wi-Fi router was stolen — a young man and a teenager have been detained.

In the Ak-Suu district of the Issyk-Kul region, an investigation has been initiated into the theft at a local church and mosque [formerly Teploklyuchenka]. On January 6, 2026, information about an attempted theft at the church in the village of Ak-Suu was received by the Ak-Suu District Department of Internal Affairs.

07.01.2026, 13:38
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Fire in the Nursing Home. A Criminal Case has been Initiated

A criminal case has been initiated in Bishkek regarding the fire at the nursing home, as reported by the Internal Affairs Department of the Pervomaisky District. Currently, a fire-technical examination has been appointed, and the investigation is being conducted under the article concerning "Violation of fire safety rules" of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic.

07.01.2026, 13:33
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Guys were rocking the SUV and sticking their heads out of the hatch: The driver was fined

Yesterday, January 6, an incident occurred in Manas where a group of young people was rocking an SUV and sticking their heads out of the hatch while it was in motion, reported the Department of Road Safety under the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Jalal-Abad region. According to information from law enforcement agencies, this incident was recorded on T. Baizakov Street.

07.01.2026, 13:22
Went out to meet a guy and didn't come back: Aymeerim Akishova is being searched for in Bishkek
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Went out to meet a guy and didn't come back: Aymeerim Akishova is being searched for in Bishkek

Searches for the missing girl continue in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek. According to the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District, on January 6, 2026, A.K., the sister of the missing girl, requested assistance in finding Aimeerim Kalybekovna Akisheva, born in 2001. Relatives report that around 17:50 on the same day, she left to meet her acquaintance Bakyt Asakeev, with whom she had a relationship, and after that, she stopped communicating. This case has been registered in the

07.01.2026, 13:18
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In Bishkek, a housekeeper discovered the body of her employer. Preliminary reports suggest he shot himself.

In Bishkek, a man allegedly committed suicide, as reported by the press service of the Sverdlovsk District Department of Internal Affairs. On January 7, around 11 a.m., law enforcement received a signal that a dead person with a gunshot wound had been found in one of the capital's houses. The caller, who identified herself as a housekeeper, reported that upon arriving at work, she found her employer, born in 1967, Z.K., in the kitchen. A pistol was located nearby.

07.01.2026, 13:00
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In Ala-Archa, a man with a leg injury was rescued

In the upper part of the Ala-Archa gorge, located in the Alamedin district of the Chui region, an incident occurred involving a man who, while on vacation, accidentally injured his leg and was unable to descend on his own, reports the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES). To provide assistance, rescuers from the "Edelweiss" team of the MES of Bishkek were called to the scene. Three employees quickly evacuated the 45-year-old man, known as M.N., and transported him to City Hospital

07.01.2026, 12:30
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Suspect Detained for Fraud of 600,000 Soms

On January 7, the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region reported the detention of a suspect in fraud. The incident occurred on December 15, 2025, when a resident of the village of Kara-Zhyhach approached the Internal Affairs Department of the Alamudun District. He stated that in November 2024, he trusted his acquaintance, who proposed a joint business venture, and handed over 600,000 soms to him. This action is classified as fraud under Article 209 of the

07.01.2026, 11:02
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A guy driving a car was blocked by another vehicle, after which three people got out and forced him to transfer money to a mobile wallet.

In the city of Osh, a group of young people suspected of committing robberies has been detained. According to information provided by the press service of the Osh Internal Affairs Department, employees of the Ak-Buura Internal Affairs Department apprehended the criminals who threatened citizens and took money and valuable items from them.

07.01.2026, 10:32
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In Bishkek, Aimeirim Akishova is missing. She went out to meet a guy and did not return.

According to information provided by the press service of the Lenin District Police Department, Aimeirim Kalysbekovna Akisheva, born in 2001, is wanted. On January 6, a concerned resident of Bishkek contacted the police, reporting the disappearance of her sister. It turned out that Aimeirim had gone to meet a young man named Bakyt Asakeev and has not been in touch since.

07.01.2026, 10:18
In Ala-Archa Park, a man injured his leg: rescuers from the Ministry of Emergency Situations came to help
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In Ala-Archa Park, a man injured his leg: rescuers from the Ministry of Emergency Situations came to help

An incident occurred in the natural park "Ala-Archa" involving a 45-year-old man who injured his leg while resting near a waterfall after tripping. Photo from the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations According to the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the victim was unable to get out of the incident site on his own. To provide assistance, three rescuers from the "Edelweiss" team, who were on duty in the park, arrived at the scene.

07.01.2026, 10:01
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Protests in Iran: Kyrgyz citizens are urged to refrain from traveling to the country

Anti-government protests continue in Iran. In this regard, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan strongly recommends its citizens to refrain from traveling to this country. According to the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as of January 6, there is no official information about Kyrgyz citizens affected during the protests, according to reports from Iranian authorities.

07.01.2026, 08:37
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A serviceman of the GSIN, who served in the new correctional facility for 1250 inmates, was found dead — what was discovered next to him

The investigation into the tragic death of a serviceman of the State Penitentiary Service (GPS) will be conducted by the military prosecutor's office. According to information provided by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Jalal-Abad region, on January 5, 2026, a report was received at the duty station of the Bazar-Korgon District Internal Affairs Department stating that serviceman A.A., born in 2007, shot himself while on guard duty and died.

07.01.2026, 03:50
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A fire occurred in the palliative care ward of the nursing home, - Bishkek City Hall

Today, a fire broke out in the palliative care ward of the Nursing Home, as reported by the press service of the Bishkek city administration. According to preliminary data, the area of the fire was about 30 square meters. Fire services arrived at the scene within nine minutes. Given the special conditions of the facility, four units of special equipment were deployed to extinguish the fire, and ambulance teams and medical personnel were also sent, the city administration reported. High-ranking

06.01.2026, 23:16
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Fire in the Nursing Home. The Situation Commented on by the Bishkek City Hall

In Bishkek, a fire broke out in one of the palliative care departments of the Nursing Home; however, the institution itself was not damaged. This was reported by the city's vice-mayor, Victoria Mozgacheva. According to Mozgacheva, there are currently 220 people in the Nursing Home, and all of them are safe, so the issue of evacuating the residents is not on the table. Read more on the topic Two people died in a fire at the Nursing Home in Bishkek There were 13 people in the men's

06.01.2026, 22:30
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Suspect Detained in Connection with Abuse in the Village of Alamedin

On January 6, the press service of the Sverdlovsk District Department of Internal Affairs reported to the editorial office of "AKIpress Summary" about the detention of a suspect in hooliganism. Recently, a video has surfaced on social media showing acts of violence against young people in a private house in the village of Alamedin. These footage has caused a wide public outcry.

06.01.2026, 22:08