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The defense attorney of Arman Mikaelyan, one of 6 soldiers who are accused of beating a military unit commander in Syunik marz,  warns that his client received more serious injuries during the incident than the commander, but found himself in the position of the accused.

"My client has a chest injury; his nose has been fractured, whereas his captain does not even have any minor injuries. With all these, my client is not recognized as a victim, " said Mariam Mkrtchyan. According to her, the investigative agency introduced the incident in another way and filed a case against 6 soldiers.

"In fact, one of the soldiers got involved in a verbal argument with the commander, since the latest cursed him. Then, the incident occurred. The other soldiers approached to separate them but received charges.” said the attorney, noting that the captain got a bruise only. The criminal case is examined in the Court of First Instance of Syunik region; the first hearing of the trial will take place on October 5.

The captain Karen Khachatryan was conditionally sentenced to prison with a year parole period. He was found guilty of refusing to perform his military service obligations. In addition he  voluntarily left the observation post and returned next day. The soldiers, Yuri Hovhannisyan, Arman Mikaelyan, Vazgen Mkheyan, Arsen Hakobyan, Hakob Vardanyan, and Harutyun Asatryan are detained.

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