The date of the trial in the criminal case of Avanesyan Karen Albertovich, a resident of Armenian origin in Khankendi, accused of committing terrorism and other particularly serious crimes, has been announced, APA reports.
The case was transferred to the judge of the Ganja Grave Crimes Court, Ilkin Ibishov.
The preparatory hearing of the court is scheduled for December 11.
Note that on September 14 of this year, Avanesyan Karen Albertovich left his residence and went to a forested area near the city, where he retrieved an AK-47 assault rifle he had previously hidden, along with four magazines filled with ammunition and five grenades. He intended to approach the venue of an event taking place in the city of Khankendi. When police officers attempted to stop him, K. Avanesyan offered armed resistance by throwing three hand grenades and opening fire with the assault rifle. As a result of return fire, K. Avanesyan was wounded and subsequently apprehended.
Based on the evidence collected in the criminal case, Karen Avanesyan has been charged under Articles 29,120.2.3, 29,120.2.4, 29,120.2.7, 29,120.2.11 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan (Attempted intentional killing of two or more persons in connection with terrorism in a generally dangerous manner in connection with the performance of official duties), (attempted murder), Article 214.2.3 (terrorism committed with the use of firearms or objects used as weapons), Article 228.1 (illegal acquisition, storage, and transportation of firearms, their component parts, and ammunition), and Article 315 (resistance and use of force against a representative of authority).
