Man arrested over Gyumri unrest set free (video)
Dozens of people have gathered outside the police department in Akhuryan demanding the release of Mnatsakan Alexanyan who was detained on Thursday in connection with the January 15 street protests in Gyumri city, following the arrest of a Russian soldier charged with the murder of a seven-member family in the city. According to press reports, Prosecutor of Shirak Province Raffi Aslanyan has instructed the investigator to release Mnatsakan Alexanyan after taking a written cognizance from him not to leave the city. Mnatsakan’s father and lawyer learnt the news from the media. The villagers threaten to block the road if the young man is not set free. According to the law, Mnatsakan Alexanyan can be kept at the detention center for 72 hours before a case is filed. Mnatsakan Alexanyan was released a couple of minutes ago. He apologized to media representatives and said he was hurrying home to see his sick mother.
