23:22, 16 November 2006

Armenia reckons on thorough investigation into the murder of Armenian teenager

Andronik Margaryan, Prime Minister of Armenia, has stated today to journalists that Armenia counts on a thorough and objective investigation of the Armenian teenager's murder.

Armenia will react to murders of her citizens in Russia according to generally recognized procedures. "Our foreign affairs agency will address the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia and will stay persistent in a fair settlement of the issue," the Newsarmenia.ru quotes the Prime Minister.

On November 11, Narek Kocharyan, 15, a student of hairdresser's courses, was killed right on the platform of the railway station of Ivanteyevka of the Moscow Region, the "Echo Moskvy" Radio reports. Close to the victim, a scarf with a picture of skull and crossbones was found. The "Gazeta.Ru" notes that the scarf is an indication of the attackers' belonging to a fascist grouping. However, a criminal case on the murder fact was initiated under Part 4 Article 111 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation "Infliction of heavy bodily injuries that has caused death for carelessness."