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Train damaged by stones; police seek those responsible in Kyrgyzstan

From 24.kg · () Russian

Translated from Russian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Official statement Under investigation
  • Police are investigating an incident where a passenger train was pelted with stones.
  • The incident occurred near the village of Novopokrovka, damaging windows on several train cars.
  • Authorities are working to identify and apprehend those responsible for the vandalism.

Police in Kyrgyzstan are investigating an act of vandalism after a passenger train was targeted with stones. The incident reportedly occurred on July 27 near the village of Novopokrovka in the Yssyk-Ata district.

According to the press service of the Chuy Oblast Department of Internal Affairs, unknown individuals threw stones at the Balykchy-Bishkek passenger train. The projectiles damaged the windows of several carriages. The train route connects the towns of Balykchy and Bishkek.

An investigative team from the Yssyk-Ata District Department of Internal Affairs has been dispatched to the scene. Law enforcement officers are conducting necessary investigative and operational-search measures. Their goal is to establish all the circumstances surrounding the incident and identify the individuals involved.

Following the investigation, the actions of those found responsible will be assessed and prosecuted in accordance with the laws of the Kyrgyz Republic. The police are urging anyone with information related to the incident to come forward.

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Originally published by 24.kg in Russian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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