Tweet
BROSHYAN MAYOR, AN ARF MEMBER, MURDERED
http://www.armenianweekly.com/2013/04/02/broshyan-mayor-an-arf-member-murdered/
April 2, 2013
YEREVAN (A.W.)-On April 2, Hrach Mouradyan, mayor of the village of
Broshyan, was found dead, killed by a shot to the head. Mouradyan
was a member of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF), and was
serving his third term as mayor of Broshyan, a village in the Kotayk
province. Mouradyan was 50 years old, and had been mayor since 2005.
The police has launched an investigation.
Hrach Mouradyan
The Supreme Body of the ARF in Armenia released a statement calling
the incident a "premeditated murder," adding that the crime was the
result of an atmosphere of impunity and intolerance.
Mouradyan was a dedicated member of the ARF who had fought during
the Karabagh war, and was awarded numerous medals for his service.
Although liked by most residents of Broshyan, Mouradyan was also
despised by a few. "The numerous threats and intimidation directed at
him finally led to this end," read the statement. "We note with pain
that in our country the safety of citizens is not guaranteed; criminal
acts constitute an inseparable part of our life. The treacherous
bullet that snatched the life of Hrach Mouradyan was directed not
only at a noble Armenian and the compassionate leader of a community,
but also at the Armenian republic and its integrity."
The ARF demanded that the investigation proceed in a speedy manner, and
that the perpetrator(s) be punished to the fullest extent of the law.
http://www.armenianweekly.com/2013/04/02/broshyan-mayor-an-arf-member-murdered/
April 2, 2013
YEREVAN (A.W.)-On April 2, Hrach Mouradyan, mayor of the village of
Broshyan, was found dead, killed by a shot to the head. Mouradyan
was a member of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF), and was
serving his third term as mayor of Broshyan, a village in the Kotayk
province. Mouradyan was 50 years old, and had been mayor since 2005.
The police has launched an investigation.
Hrach Mouradyan
The Supreme Body of the ARF in Armenia released a statement calling
the incident a "premeditated murder," adding that the crime was the
result of an atmosphere of impunity and intolerance.
Mouradyan was a dedicated member of the ARF who had fought during
the Karabagh war, and was awarded numerous medals for his service.
Although liked by most residents of Broshyan, Mouradyan was also
despised by a few. "The numerous threats and intimidation directed at
him finally led to this end," read the statement. "We note with pain
that in our country the safety of citizens is not guaranteed; criminal
acts constitute an inseparable part of our life. The treacherous
bullet that snatched the life of Hrach Mouradyan was directed not
only at a noble Armenian and the compassionate leader of a community,
but also at the Armenian republic and its integrity."
The ARF demanded that the investigation proceed in a speedy manner, and
that the perpetrator(s) be punished to the fullest extent of the law.