Armenia’s Prosecutor General’s Office has launched criminal proceedings over a physical confrontation in the National Assembly on October 29.
The investigation concerns hooliganism committed by a group of individuals under Article 297, Part 2, Point 1 of the Criminal Code, and violence against an official or their relative intended to obstruct the official’s lawful professional or political activities under Article 452, Part 3, Aysor.am reported, citing prosecutors.
The confrontation erupted following a speech by Civil Contract representative Taron Chakhoyan. Participants exchanged blows and reportedly threw chairs during the altercation.
Ruben Rubinyan, who was presiding over the sitting, announced a recess, but the confrontation continued in the parliamentary corridors.
