It is inappropriate to seek the guilt of Hayk Konyoryan; an investigation will be conducted regarding Avet Konyoryan in the CP․ Torosyan
29-07-2026 13:52 Armenia Press of Diaspora
armtimes.com «We need to look at the issue from two perspectives. I have seen the press publications. First, the criminal justice authorities should clarify the facts and hold accountable those responsible, if there are any, in accordance with the law.»
From the perspective of party discipline, we also have institutions operating within the party. There have been similar cases in the past when we have removed party members from the party for various reasons. We should move forward with these two mechanisms»:
This was stated by the Minister of Labor and Social Affairs of the Republic of Armenia, Arsen Torosyan, during a briefing with journalists, addressing the incident of the beating of Hayk Konjoryan's brother.
Torosyan added that it is inappropriate to seek Hayk Konjoryan's guilt.
«What does Hayk have to do with this? There will be appropriate processes regarding Avet. When there is a result, we will inform you», he added.
We previously reported that a criminal case has been initiated regarding the beating of Avet Konjoryan, the brother of the leader of the National Assembly's "Civil Contract" faction, Hayk Konjoryan, on the grounds of physical violence and hooliganism by a group of individuals.
Before that, information was circulated that on July 24, around 00:05, in the city of Abovyan, a group of individuals had beaten Avet Konjoryan in front of his entrance.
In the framework of the initiated criminal proceedings regarding the incident, public criminal prosecution has been initiated against 5 individuals under the 5th point of the 2nd part of Article 195 of the Criminal Code (physical violence committed by a group of individuals):
For 2 of them, the measures of prohibition of absence and bail have been applied.
* This text was automatically translated by Artificial Intelligence (AI).
