Investigative Committee reports number of detainees in Gyumri

A total of 33 people have been arrested as part of the criminal proceedings launched on charges of participating in mass unrest and obstructing the administration of justice, the Investigative Committee told ABC Media.

During the arrest of Vardan Ghukasyan in Gyumri yesterday, several citizens who attempted to support him were detained in the vicinity of the municipality building.

Earlier, the Investigative Committee had announced that on Oct. 20, 2025, the Shirak Regional Investigative Department initiated a criminal case under Article 327, Part 1 (participation in mass unrest), Article 452, Part 3 (interference with the lawful official or political activities of an official), and Article 486, Part 2 (1) (interference with the administration of justice or case proceedings) of the Criminal Code of Armenia.