Injured Soldier Investigated for Self-Harm to Evade Service

Criminal proceedings have been initiated regarding the incident of a serviceman receiving a gunshot wound. The Investigative Committee of the RA reports this. The proceedings were initiated under Part 1 of Article 527 of the Criminal Code (evading military service or ceasing the performance of its individual duties by causing harm to health (maiming), simulating illness, or by other illegal means).

A preliminary investigation is underway.