The prosecutor has submitted the materials of the criminal case regarding the individuals involved in street fights to the court.
26-08-2026 18:32 Armenia Human Rights
The prosecutor has submitted to the first instance court of general jurisdiction of Lori region the materials of the criminal proceedings regarding individuals who conducted dog fights that resulted in the mutilation of dogs, with prior agreement and for profit motives, on August 26, 2026.
«The criminal proceedings investigated by the Investigative Committee have revealed that Kh.S., a resident of the Spitak community, and M.T., a resident of the Jrarashen locality of the Spitak community, in a group, with prior agreement and for profit motives, have regularly conducted animal dog fights, which have led to the mutilation of the dogs participating in the fights, thereby demonstrating cruel treatment towards the animals.»
On August 21, 2026, the prosecutor initiated public criminal prosecution against Kh.S. under points 1 and 4 of part 2 of Article 307 of the Criminal Code (152 episodes), and against M.T. under points 1 and 4 of part 2 of Article 307 of the Criminal Code (116 episodes).
«A measure of restraint prohibiting absence has been chosen for Kh.S. and M.T.», the statement says.
Notice: The accused in a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty in accordance with the procedure established by the Criminal Procedure Code by a legally binding court decision.
Office of the Prosecutor General of the Republic of Armenia
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