Gyumri municipality: Case should be transferred to Armenia law enforcers

The municipality of Gyumri called on Armenian Prosecutor General Gevorg Kostanyan to request that the preliminary investigation into the Gyumri killing case be transferred to Armenian law enforcers. The statement of the Gyumri municipality says in particular: 

“Gyumri residents and the entire Armenian nation are shaken by the horrible tragedy that happened to the Avetisyans on January 12, 2015. The tragedy caused righteous indignation of city residents. The tension among the population has not declined. This is fraught with grave consequences, which we have witnessed in recent days. We are sure that efficient steps are needed to reduce tension.

In this connection we expect you to make a request that the preliminary investigation of the crime be transferred to Armenian law enforcement agencies that will ensure a fair and transparent investigation, while the trial should be held in Armenia.

We hope that justice will triumph and the guilty will be punished with the full rigor of the law”.