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The case on the murder near “Nubarashen” penitentiary continued in the Court of General jurisdiction of Erebuni and Nubarashen administrative districts (presiding judge Artush Gabrielyan). The case refers to the murder that took place on 4 March last year, when as a result of shooting near “Nubarashen” penitentiary, the criminal authority Levon Ghazaryan and two his companions were killed.
The prosecutors presented the final part of the indictment. According to it defendants Vahan Hakobyan (Gastik), Sargis Grigoryan (Tsgl) and Sargis Hakhumyan (Tle) were in tensed relations with Levon Ghazaryan and his companions. Being informed that Levon Ghazaryan was going to visit Davit Ispiryan, who was serving the punishment in “Nubarashen” Penetentiary, they arrived in the same area in the car with tinted glasses and waited for the latter’s arrival.
One of the murdered, Mesrop Nazaryan who came to the place in advance to ensure security, did not notice their car as well. When Levon Ghazaryan and the others arrived and got out of the car, the opponents opened fire from illegally kept weapons. Over all 82 bullets were shot. Mesrop Nazaryan died at the site, Levon Gahzaryan and Drastamat Tadevosyan died on the way to “Erebuni” Medical Center.
After the incident, the culprits went to the 2nd Nork Massive then took a taxi to the 1st Nork Massive and then walked to “Milena” Taxi Service, where they met one of the owners of the service who was their friend. After hearing to the indictment, the Court asked the defendants about their position about the indictment. The three defendants said they refuse to answer the questions and that they do not accept the indictment. One of the defendants, Sargis Grigoryan said that they do not have any relation with the case.
More than 50 witnesses had been invited to the court on this case; however none of them attended the court hearing. The Sitting was postponed. The next sitting was set on 10 May.
