CRIMINAL CASE INITIATED ON ARMENIA-LADA PRESIDENT'S KILLINGFebruary 9, 2005 - 19:46 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The law-enforcement bodies of Tolyatti have initiated a criminal case on the killing of Armenia-Lada President Rafael Shahmuradian. Shahmuradian's body with several firearm wounds was found near Tolyatti on the M-5 highway. Presently his bodyguards, car and case are being searched for. As reported by the Tolyatti police department, while examining the body the policemen found $10 000. However later it was found out that the businessman's case with $250 000 was stolen. The car has not been found either. The law-enforcers found a pistol shell (admittedly of a Makarov pistol), however they refrain from announcing the possible motives of the murder yet. The investigators consider that if the businessman wanted to pay cash for a recurrent delivery, he was to all appearances going to Tolyati accompanied by his bodyguards. The search of the car and the people, who accompanied Shahmuradian is under way at the moment. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | About 32,000 rally in Yerevan to deman Pashinyan’s resignation About 31,700 people attended an opposition rally on Thursday, May 9 in Yerevan demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. Armenian, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister to meet in Almaty Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and his Azerbaijani counterpart Jeyhun Bayramov will meet in Almaty. Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. |