Hakob Injighulyan was subjected to violence and torture
In the RA Investigation Committee military investigation general department preliminary investigation with regard to the case of soldier Hakob Injighulyan is still underway. During the preliminary investigation soldier Hakob Injighulyan was interrogated. He described how he appeared in captivity and told about violence subjected to him. Taking into consideration the public interest to the case, we inform that Hakob Injighulyan appeared in captivity because of getting lost. He was subjected to violence and tortures during captivity. He was made to speak what they wanted during the interviews. During the meetings with Red Cross, he was forced to say that he didn’t want to return to Armenia. Armenian soldier was in captivity for a year and didn’t sign any document during that time, except the document addressed to Azerbaijani President for moving into the third country, which was also written under pressure. During the interview Hakob Injighulyan noted that during the military service in Armenian Armed Forces, he had no problems with his service and even expressed willingness to serve in the same unit. Preliminary Investigation is underway. RA Investigation Committee Information and Public Relations department