59 men imputed participation in Yerevan disorders

March 10, 2008 - 16:52 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - 59 men have been imputed participation in Yerevan disorders on March 1. 180 soldiers and policemen as well as 48 civilians received various bodily injuries.



Ms. Sona Truzyan, a spokesperson for the RA prosecutor general's office, said instigators of disorders have been identified.



Witnesses say that money distributed by the organizers stimulated the popular interest in opposition rallies. For example, participation of Hrazdan residents in the rallies was defrayed by MP Sasoun Mikaelyan, who also called to seize the power by any means.



One of those who assaulted head of Gugark police criminal and investigation department, colonel lieutenant Marat Manukyan was detected.



Investigation is underway to detect the other accomplices in the riots.
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