Sharmazanov: After the facts presented by the National Security  Service, Manvel Grigoryan`s case can only be considered in the legal  field

ArmInfo. After the facts  published by the National Security Service, the case of the MP from  the Republican Party faction, the head of the Yerkrapah Volunteer  Union, General Manvel Grigoryan can only be considered in the legal   field. The RPA press secretary, vice speaker of the parliament Eduard Sharmazanov stated in a conversation with ArmInfo correspondent.

He assured that he was shocked, disappointed, indignant and surprised  with what he saw in the video of the National Security Service during  the search of the general's house: "For me it was a surprise I have  no words, I think no normal person can remain indifferent. If the  investigation proves Grigoryan's guilt, he must be held accountable  for all the severity of the law, in such matters no merit, no posts,  no political orientation are important, everyone is equal before the  law," Sharmazanov said. The vice-speaker stressed that in case of  proof of guilt, all possible participants of this crime should be  held responsible, if any.

Sharmazanov also said that he did not discuss the situation with his  fellow party members, including the leader of the RPA, the third  president, Serzh Sargsyan.

As for his position regarding the deprivation of Grigoryan's immunity  and his arrest during the investigation, Sharmazanov noted that an  objective investigation can be conducted in the case of other  procedural actions, for example, a written undertaking not to leave  due to the presence of health problems.  At the same time, he  stressed that the RPA faction has not yet decided on this issue.  Sharmazanov also noted that the RPA faction will make a statement  about the recent events in the near future, despite the fact that  Manvel Grigoryan is not a member of the party, but he is part of the  faction.

Immediately after Grigoryan's arrest, when it became known that he  was charged with the acquisition and storage of weapons and  ammunition, the RPA issued a statement stressing that the actions of  the National Security Council are another manifestation of the  government's repression with political overtones. The statement also  stressed that Grigoryan's detention was illegal, since a deputy can  only be exposed to a drive if caught red handed.

Grigoryan was arrested on June 16 on charges of acquiring and storing  weapons and ammunition, later it turned out that he was also charged  with the theft of provisions and equipment from the army. After  finding out the new circumstances Grigoryan's son, Mayor of  Echmiadzin Karen Grigoryan resigned, and his lawyer Grant Ananyan  refused to defend.