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Permyakov trial: Witness talks AWOL, escape

Permyakov trial: Witness talks AWOL, escape

YEREVAN, MAY 27, ARMENPRESS. The trial of Valery Permyakov began in Gyumri city, with the testimonies of reserve Colonel, Secretary of the publishing department of the 102nd Russian military base Ashot Karapetyan.

While speaking on the events of the day of the incident, he said the acting commander of the base had ordered him to report to the military police, that a soldier has deserted, taking his firearm and ammo.

Ashot Karapetyan had immediately called the police, however he was notified that no one was present in the department, and was advised to contact the civilian police.

When the border patrol returned Permyakov to the base, Karapetyan had the chance to chat with him.

“I asked, why did you commit the murder? At first he was silent, he just stared, when I asked again, he said – I don’t remember anything, I can’t imagine how I could have done that”, Karapetyan said.

“An ad was running on the TV at that time, Permyakov watched and even laughed, can you imagine – the murderer laughed”, the witness said.

Attorney Lusine Sahakyan asked if AWOL incidents are frequently taking place in the base. The witness responded indeed many cases happen, but without taking the firearm and usually they are found within 2-3 hours.

According to the witness, when Permyakov was brought back to the base, his face was red. He asked Permyakov what had happened, was he involved in a fight or something? Permyakov denied and said he was lying in the snow.

Valery Permyakov, Russian soldier of the 102nd Russian military base had murdered 7 members of the Avetisyan family on January 12, 2015 in Gyumri.

During previous trials Permyakov has plead guilty.

The Russian side sentenced Permyakov to 10 years imprisonment for desertion and illegal possession of a firearm.

Trials continue in Gyumri city.

 








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