Bishkek city council member Kazybek Ergeshov revealed that thousands of pre-paid burial plots at the South-Western Cemetery remain unoccupied. The issue was raised during a meeting of the city council’s permanent commission on housing, utilities, fuel and energy, transport, communications and ecology. Ergeshov indicated a significant number of reserved plots are currently unused, suggesting potential issues with land allocation or speculation. The reasons for the vacancies were not immediately detailed, but the revelation prompted discussion among council members. This situation occurs despite ongoing demand for burial space in the capital city. Further investigation is expected to determine the extent of the problem and potential solutions.