Clashes between two factions have been occurring in the city of Avoyan, resulting in acts of violence and injuries. On November 1, 2023, at 11:24 am, the Avoyan BC received information about clashes involving two groups of young individuals armed with knives and firearms near the “Pioneer Palace” of Avoyan. Preliminary investigations carried out by the Avoyan city police department of the RHKP suggest that the incident is connected to the political situation in the country, specifically pertaining to certain articles of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Armenia. The scene of the incident was examined, arrests were made, and medical examinations were conducted.

During the ongoing investigation, it has been discovered that a group of 16 individuals, including V.S., were involved in the clashes, resulting in injuries. Additionally, A.M. and A.H., both 16 years old, played a part in the clashes but have not been apprehended yet. They fled the scene in the direction of the “Pioneer Palace” of Avoyan city. As the investigation proceeded, tensions between the parties involved escalated, leading to V.S. locating A.M. and A.H. and forcefully intervening in their actions.

Based on the evidence collected, V.S. was taken to the Kotayk province department of justice, where he was presented as the individual responsible for the acts of violence. The court decided to impose preventative measures against him based on the applicable articles of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Armenia.

The investigation is still ongoing. Operational and investigative activities, including search measures, are being conducted to shed light on the details of the incident, identify all participants engaged in the clashes, and hold them accountable before the law.