A suicide and a suicide attempt were reported in Armenia.

On September 25, at 12:10 p.m. local time, mass suicide attempt was reported to the ambulance service of Dilijan (Tavush province). Having arrived at the site, the police found the body of Dilijan resident Gayane Mnatsakayan who hanged herself in the corridor of her house.

The woman’s daughter and son, 23 and 25, attempted suicide by slitting their wrists. The young people were taken to the hospital and are currently out of danger. The post-mortem examination revealed no signs of violence. However, later, inspection found a number of scattered and broken pictures of Jesus.

A criminal case was instigated; an investigation is under way.