Café Shamiram belonging to Ter-Petrosyan's supporter Khachatur Sukiasyan burned down in Yerevan

March 1, 2008 - 15:24 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - Café Shamiram belonging to Ter-Petrosyan's supporter, MP Khachatur Sukiasyan was burned down in Yerevan.



Witnesses say that the fire burst out some 15 minutes ago. Then two explosions were heard (supposedly, gas tanks exploded). The fire spread over to nearby vendor kiosks.



The firemen extinguished the fire but the café was completely burned down.



This morning the law enforcers searched though Khachatur Sukiasyan's apartments. According to unconfirmed data, a criminal case was initiated against him.
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