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Suspect Detained for Humiliation and Violence Against Several Children
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Suspect Detained for Humiliation and Violence Against Several Children

Police officers responded to an incident of violence against children in the village of Alamidin, which was recorded on video. According to the Sverdlovsk Department of Internal Affairs of Bishkek, several recordings showing acts of cruelty towards minors have been circulated on the internet. According to available information, video recordings have been published on social media, in which an unknown person commits physical and psychological violence.

06.01.2026, 21:31
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Bringing a Soldier to Suicide: Military Prosecutor Conducted an Arrest

In the Jalal-Abad region, a serviceman suspected of driving his comrade to suicide has been detained, local media reports, citing information from the Military Prosecutor's Office. A criminal case has been initiated under part 1 of article 128 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, concerning incitement to suicide. The suspect is soldier M.M., born in 2006, who is currently in custody at a temporary detention facility in the city of Manas.

06.01.2026, 21:01
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Fire in the Nursing Home Extinguished

According to information from the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the fire in the nursing home has been completely extinguished. The incident occurred in the evening of January 6. Four firefighting crews participated in the battle against the flames.

06.01.2026, 20:26
Two People Died in a Fire at a Nursing Home in Bishkek
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Two People Died in a Fire at a Nursing Home in Bishkek

Photo by the Ministry of Emergency Situations. Fire at a nursing home A fire occurred at a nursing home on Abai Street in Bishkek, resulting in the deaths of two people. This was reported by 24.kg. According to preliminary data, 12 people were hospitalized.

06.01.2026, 19:57
People died in a fire at a nursing home in Bishkek
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People died in a fire at a nursing home in Bishkek

Today, a fire broke out in a nursing home located on Abay Street in the First May District of Bishkek. According to preliminary reports, four fire brigades and a command post were dispatched to the scene. The fire has now been localized, and efforts to extinguish it are ongoing. Fifteen people have been evacuated, and unfortunately, two of them have died. “Additional information will be provided later,” the press service reported.

06.01.2026, 19:53
Teen Offenders in the Osh Region are Being Sought in Computer Clubs and Parks
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Teen Offenders in the Osh Region are Being Sought in Computer Clubs and Parks

Employees of the Nookat District Department of Internal Affairs conducted a raid called "Teenager - Night" in the Osh region. The main goal of the event was to prevent offenses and crimes among youth. According to the Osh Regional Department of Internal Affairs, this raid was organized to prevent group conflicts among schoolchildren and to reduce the number of traffic accidents involving minors.

06.01.2026, 19:49
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In the Issyk-Kul Region, a poacher with nets and dozens of fish was detained

In the Issyk-Kul region, law enforcement officers caught a poacher engaged in illegal fishing, reports Turmush correspondent. The incident occurred on January 5, 2026, around 11:00 PM during a nighttime patrol of the lake's waters. Employees of the tourist-ecological police of the Issyk-Kul region's internal affairs department, together with representatives of the territorial fishery management, conducted a raid during which the offender was apprehended. The individual turned out to

06.01.2026, 19:28
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In Bishkek, a Nursing Home is on Fire: 2 People Have Died

According to the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, a fire broke out in a nursing home on Abai Street in Bishkek. Four fire crews were dispatched to extinguish the flames. During the operation, 15 people were evacuated; however, unfortunately, two people died.

06.01.2026, 18:50
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New Details Emerge in the Case of the Head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs Security Service in the City of Balykchy, Detained by the State Committee for National Security

The materials of the criminal case regarding mediation in bribery are already under review at the Balakchy City Court. According to data from the State Register, the investigative authorities initiated a criminal case concerning the collection of funds by the head of the city of Balakchy's security department, D.T.I., M.R.R., and other individuals, based on Article 342, Part 2, Clause 4 of the Criminal Code, which pertains to "Receiving a bribe committed by a group of individuals by

06.01.2026, 17:46
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Drunk Driver in Bishkek Tried to Escape from the Police and Threw Away the Car Keys

Patrol police officers in Bishkek detained a driver who was in a state of alcohol intoxication. The press service of the agency reported this incident. According to law enforcement, the man ignored the stop signal and attempted to flee. During the chase, he stopped his vehicle, threw out the ignition keys, and tried to escape. However, during the pursuit, he sustained a leg injury and was apprehended.

06.01.2026, 16:53
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In Bishkek, a suspect in the theft of money and jewelry has been detained

Law enforcement officers in the capital have detained a man suspected of stealing cash and jewelry from a private residence. According to the press service of the Interior Ministry of the Pervomaisky District of Bishkek, the incident occurred on January 6. On October 15, 2025, a woman named K.G. reported to the police. She stated that on that day, an unknown man, who introduced himself as "T.", unlawfully entered her home on Koenkozov Street. From there, he secretly stole 1,000 US

06.01.2026, 15:00
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A criminal case has been initiated regarding the abuse in the village of Alamidin

According to information provided by the press service of the Sverdlovsk District Internal Affairs Department, the police have initiated a criminal investigation into the abuse of several young people that took place in a private house in the village of Alamedin. This information was announced on January 6 to the editorial office of "AKIpress Digest." A video capturing the events has become available on social media. This incident has been classified under Article 280

06.01.2026, 14:58
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In Osh, a missing teenage girl from Batken has been found

In the city of Osh, during the preventive operation "Teenager-Night," a minor was found who was absent without adult supervision. According to information from the press service of the city police department of Osh, as part of this operation, employees of the juvenile affairs inspection of the Osh city police department were able to identify and detain 15-year-old R. F., who had been wanted by the police department of the Batken region.

06.01.2026, 14:57
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In 2025, Russia Issued a Record Number of Life Sentences

In 2025, Russian courts recorded a historic high in the number of life sentences issued over the past decades. From January to November of this year, 100 individuals were sentenced to life imprisonment under the relevant articles. Representatives of human rights organizations note that the increase in the number of such sentences is linked to the expansion of the list of crimes for which such strict punishment can be imposed.

06.01.2026, 14:04
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Before the New Year in Karakol, teenagers engaged in auto hooliganism: They were detained yesterday.

On January 5 in Karakol, a group of teenagers was detained for engaging in auto hooliganism just before the holidays, according to information from the Traffic Safety Department of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Issyk-Kul region. It was reported that on December 29, 2025, around 04:00, a video appeared on the internet showing minors driving a car without having the appropriate licenses.

06.01.2026, 13:02
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Drug network with a turnover of $2.3 million dismantled in Uzbekistan

In Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, law enforcement agencies detained three men suspected of selling drugs through a Telegram bot. To ensure anonymity, they accepted payments only in cryptocurrency, reports the publication "Kursiv." The operation to detain them took place in the Yunusabad district. At the time of the capture, the criminals were processing orders and managing their channel. The total volume of their illegal activities amounted to approximately $2.3 million.

06.01.2026, 13:02
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Video of bullying in the village of Alamedin. Under review by the leadership of the Sverdlovsk District Police Department.

On January 6, the press service of the Sverdlovsk District Department of Internal Affairs reported to the editorial office of "AKIpress Summary" about the initiation of a preliminary investigation in connection with video recordings depicting acts of abuse against young people in a private house in the village of Alamedin. Police officials clarified that all individuals related to this incident have already been identified and questioned.

06.01.2026, 11:54
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In the Bakai-Ata District, poachers were detained

In the Bakai-Ata district, individuals engaged in poaching have been detained. Ecologists reported that on January 2, during raids, it was discovered that a local resident was illegally hunting and had killed 9 partridges. The seized birds and pneumatic weapon were sent to the Aitmatov district department of internal affairs. Additionally, as part of a raid conducted on January 4, two more individuals from the Aitmatov district were detained for illegally killing 18 chukars (stone partridge).

06.01.2026, 11:43