Three individuals arrested after incident with Prime Minister at St. Anna Church in Yerevan
Yerevan, March 29 – Three individuals have been arrested following an incident involving Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan at St. Anna Church today. The arrests were confirmed by Narek Sargsyan, press secretary of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Armenia, to “Novosti-Armenia” agency.
According to Sargsyan, employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs’ police service detained three people on suspicion of hooliganism and interfering with the legitimate official and political activities of an official. The detainees and the compiled documents have been handed over to the Investigative Committee.
Details of the Incident
A video circulating on social media today shows an incident that occurred after a liturgy at St. Anna Church in Yerevan. As the Prime Minister was walking towards the exit accompanied by bodyguards, one of the attendees approached him and, saying, “Don’t look at me like that,” made a sharp gesture with their hand towards the Prime Minister.
The incident has drawn significant attention, particularly given the public profile of the individuals involved. Authorities were quick to respond, leading to the arrests within hours of the event.
Official Statements and Ongoing Investigation
The Ministry of Internal Affairs has not yet released further details regarding the identities of the arrested individuals or the specific charges they face beyond the initial suspicions. The Investigative Committee is now responsible for the ongoing investigation into the matter.
This event underscores the heightened political climate in Armenia and the scrutiny faced by public figures. The swift action by law enforcement indicates a serious approach to maintaining public order and ensuring the safety of officials.
Further updates are expected as the investigation progresses and more information becomes available from the Investigative Committee.
Source: https://newsarmenia.am/am/news/armenia/ereq-andz-dzerbakalvel-e-ekeghetsum-varchapeti-masnaktsutyamb-teghi-vonetsatc-mijadep/
