Balloon Blast Investigation is Completed

The investigation into the May 4 balloon explosion is completed, and the case is transferred to court.
To note, Serob Bozoyan, 54, has been charged with manufacturing and selling products not meeting safety regulations and causing harm to two or more people. And a signature bond, to not leave the country, was specified as his restraining order.
Bozoyan is engaged in filling balloons. He does not have a company and he personally takes respective orders.
To note, a tragedy occurred during the ruling Republican Party of Armenia’s parliamentary election campaign rally and concert held at capital city Yerevan’s Republic Square on May 4. Hundreds of balloons filled with gas exploded and started to burn. Subsequently, the balloons’ melted rubber fell on the event participants. Those near the stage were affected the most, and 154 people were injured.
Subsequently, German plastic surgeon Adrian Daigler, who was invited to Armenia upon the instruction of President and RPA leader Serzh Sargsyan, operated on nine patients who suffered injuries from the balloon blast. And the last patient was discharged on July 2.