Sunday, April 22 2018 20:50

ArmInfo. In the framework of the criminal case instituted in the Special Investigation Service (SIS) of Armenia on Part 1 and 2 Art. 225, Part 1 of Art. 2251 of the  Armenian Criminal Code, 24 protesters were detained for organizing, holding and participating in mass assemblies in violation of public order, as well as the use of violence during the riots.

According to the ministry, within the framework of the criminal case,  evidence has been obtained that the persons mentioned, neglecting the  provisions of the law "On Freedom of Assembly", actively participated  in the illegal protest since April 13.

It is noted that despite numerous calls and warnings to the police,  the protesters continued illegal actions, blocked the streets,  violated the normal operation of state and other institutions,  organized riots and participated in them, using violence against  police and other persons. "As a result of these mass dozens of people  received physical and material damage, social security was  jeopardized," the ministry said.

24 participants in the protests, among those subjected to the drive  to the police stations, were detained on suspicion of committing the  above-mentioned criminal acts by decision of investigators. Among  them, MPs Nikol Pashinyan, Sasun Mikaelyan, Ararat Mirzoyan. Tigran  Mazmanyan, Armen Grigoryan, David Sanasaryan, and Gor Mirzoyan, Erik  Khachatryan, Haykar Mnatsakanyan were detained on suspicion of using  violence during active participation in illegal rallies and riots.

According to the situation on April 22, three of the detainees are in  the status of the accused, the rest are suspects. With regard to the  accused Mazmanian and Mirzoyan, a preventive measure was seized in  the form of arrest, and due to the proper behavior of Khachatryan,  taking into account that he is a minor, parents will follow. Note  that at the moment, according to various sources, about 200 citizens  have been delivered to police stations.