Man Dragging Dog Behind Car is Employee of Community Department

Today, the 62-year-old man who displayed cruel treatment towards a dog is Vardan Garsoyan, an employee of the community services department in Byureghavan. In a conversation with Factor.am, the head of the community department, Volodya Hayrapetyan, confirmed this, stating he was not aware of the incident.

Recall that a viral video showed a car of the Opel brand driving while dragging a dog tied to it. Following the incident, animal welfare activists transferred the dog to a clinic.

Auroranews reported that the Investigative Committee has initiated criminal proceedings regarding the incident under Article 307 of the Criminal Code (cruel treatment of animals). One person has been apprehended.