In Tavush, under the Khushtarak bridge, the body of a drowned citizen has been discovered.
09-07-2026 15:33 Armenia Social
On July 9, a tragic incident occurred in the Tavush region.
At around 12:20 PM, several residents of Ijevan city contacted the Tavush regional rescue department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Armenia, reporting that their relative had left home at around 03:40 AM and had not returned.
According to Shamshyan.com, the relatives of the missing citizen stated that it is likely he fell into the Aghstev River while descending the stairs at the Fountain Square in Ijevan.
As a result of search operations lasting more than an hour, the body of the missing citizen was found in the Aghstev River, approximately 7 km from the presumed fall site, under a newly constructed bridge leading to the village of Khashtarak.
To retrieve the body, rescuers used special ropes and a stretcher.
A criminal case has been initiated in the investigative department regarding the incident. By the investigator's decision, a forensic examination of the body has been appointed.
According to reports, the deceased is 80-year-old Seyran O., a resident of the Tavush region.
* This text was automatically translated by Artificial Intelligence (AI).
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