A violent confrontation involving two Iranian nationals and an Armenian resident reportedly took place in Darbnik village, near Masis in Armenia’s Ararat Province, according to Hraparak.
The dispute escalated into a physical altercation involving metal chains, clubs, a metal spring, tear gas and a knife.
Details of the Confrontation
According to law enforcement information cited by the outlet, one of the Iranian nationals, identified as Hussein, allegedly stabbed his compatriot and struck an Armenian man named Petik with a metal spring.
The other two participants allegedly retaliated by hitting Hussein with a metal chain and a club and spraying tear gas into his face.
The confrontation reportedly continued with further property damage. Hussein is accused of damaging vehicles, breaking windows and attempting to set fire to a residential trailer.
Local villagers reportedly intervened and extinguished the flames before the fire could spread.
Suspects Face Different Restrictions
According to the report, Hussein has been placed in pretrial detention, while the second Iranian national is under house arrest.
The Armenian defendant is subject to a less restrictive precautionary measure that does not involve detention.
The allegations remain subject to judicial proceedings.
Village Official Comments on the Incident
Darbnik administrative head Davit Gziryan told Hraparak that he was unaware of the reported fight.
However, he confirmed knowing Hussein and said the Iranian nationals were living in a social housing facility in the village.
Gziryan explained that the building did not belong to the local community and suggested that it was under the authority of the ministry responsible for social affairs.
He declined to comment further.
The exact date of the confrontation and the circumstances that initially triggered the dispute were not specified in the report.
