Investigation of the “Balloon” case starts soon

The Court of first instance of Yerevan Kentron and Nork-Marash administrative districts, chaired by judge Gagik Poghosyan, starts the lawsuit of the so-called “balloon” case.
Note, that on May 4, in the result of blast of gas-filled balloons , during the rally on the Republic Square of Yerevan, 154 people had received burns and were moved to different medical centers.
Concerning the fact a criminal case had been launched according to the characteristics of the 1st Part of Article 240 of RA Criminal Code- breach of rules for warehousing, accounting, transportation, delivery or use of flammable or pyrotechnic materials, as well as illegal transportation of such materials or delivery, if this negligently caused severe consequences.
The person, who filled the balloons, Serob Bozoyan, is accused according to the 2nd Part of Article 279 of RA Criminal Code-manufacture or sale of goods which do not meet safety requirements for the consumers’ life or health, or illegal issuance or use of certificates of compliance with safety requirements for these goods, works or services, if this action negligently damaged human health.