YEREVAN. - Armenia’s Heritage party administration member Hovsep Ghazaryan allegedly beat up “Civil Consciousness” (CC) NGO Council Chairman Narek Samsonyan at the NGO’s office at about 6:00 p.m. today. The latter was taken to hospital with bodily injuries, “Civil Consciousness” Chairman Assistant Areg Sargsyan told Armenian News – NEWS.am. He also said Hovsep Ghazaryan went to the NGO office with 7 people and started a fight with the NGO members.

“Narek gave an interview to one of the media outlets, expressing his opinion on Armenia’s opposition, including “Heritage” party. When the material appeared in Facebook, Hovsep Ghazaryan wrote to Narek, demanding an answer. Not wanting to meet the latter outside, Narek invited him to our office,” Sargsyan said.

According to Sargsyan, Hovsep Ghazaryan along with 7 other members came to CC NGO office and started shouting and attacking Narek Samsonyan and other NGO members, who started defending themselves.

Case has been filed with regard to the incident. Investigation is underway.