MP Rouben Hayrapetyan's Bodyguard Severely Beats Major Avetyan; Victim's Condition is "Extremely Serious"

13:19, June 18, 2012

Rouben Hayrapetyan, a member of  parliament who is also president of Armenia's Football Federation, testified to police that one of his bodyguards severely beat Major Vahe Avetyan   at the Harsnakar Restaurant yesterday evening at about 11:30.

Avetyan is in very serious condition after undergoing skull surgery.

Major Avetyan works for Armenia's Ministry of Defense and heads the Urology Division at the Yerevan Military Hospital. The restaurant where the incident took place is owned by Hayrapetyan.

The Police Department's press office has told Hetq that a criminal case of premeditated assault has been launched but that no arrests have been made.

Hetq also tried to get in touch with Armenia's Football Federation for additional information.  Read more... (222 words)

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