Who killed Vahan Khalafyan?
A court in Kotayk marz today made interesting revelations on the death of Vahan Khalafyan at the Charentsavan Police Department.
The deciphering of telephone conversations of defendant Ashot Harutyunyan revealed that Harutyunyan could not have killed Khalafyan.
Khalafyan's legal successor Artak Zeynalyansaw said the defendant's pre-trial evidence contradicts his testimony given in court.
The court also heard the conclusion of forensic expertise according to which Khalafyan was hit on the head before being knifed.
During the trial, Ashot Harutyunyan announced Khalafyan had not committed suicide but he did not disclose the murderer.
A. Harutyunyan was charged for using violence against V. Khalafyan that caused serious consequences. In particular, it was found out that the head of Charentsavan Criminal Investigation Department Ashot Harutyunyan, went beyond limits of his official authorities and instructed policemen to bring Vahan Khalafyan, suspected in theft, to the Charentsavan Police Department on April 13, 2010. According to the evidence obtained by preliminary investigation, A. Harutyunyan first forced Vahan Khalafyan to give confession testimony and then used violence against him.
Four police officers remain in custody in connection with the case on charges of abuse of authority in driving Khalafyan to commit suicide.
