Platoon commander of the Military Academy after Vazgen Sargsyan, Artyom Avetisyan, has faced charges over the murder of the military student Haykaz Barseghyan, according to the investigation Committee press-office,
According to the source, Avetisyan stood by the quarreling students Haykaz Barseghyan and Arshak Martirosyan and did nothing to stop them, prevent violation of the military regulations, as well as failed to report the senior officials of the incident.
Avetisyan is charged with Article 375.1 of the Criminal Code of Armenia (Abuse of power, excess of power or responsibilities by an officials, as well as failure to use the authority when necessary for personal reasons or other mercenary motives, which results in systemic damage). Avetisyan has been arrested.
The body of Haykaz Barseghyan was found hanged from a chin-up bar on the sports ground at his military unit on Jan 29 morning.
The Investigation Committee of Armenia told ArmInfo the Chief Military Investigation Department of the Investigation Committee has opened a criminal case based on Article 104.7.2. of the Criminal Code of Armenia (murder committed by a group of persons of organized group) after relevant examination of the spot and preparation of materials. Four fellow-students of the murdered officer were arrested, including the son of the deputy head of the Academy. Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan dismissed the Academy leadership.