A participant in a rally in support of the mayor of Gyumri has been released.

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Karush Oveyan, who was arrested for participating in a rally in support of Gyumri Mayor Vardan Ghukasyan on October 20, has been released after two months.

As reported by Caucasian Knot, the Investigative Committee of Armenia has opened criminal cases against 41 participants in the protest at the Gyumri City Hall in support of opposition Mayor Vardan Ghukasyan on October 20.

After two months of arrest in Armenia, a member of the "Ayakve" structure has been released from custody. Gyumri Karush Oveyan, News.am reported on December 20.

Oveyan was arrested on October 20 following a brawl outside the Gyumri City Hall.

Earlier, on December 15 and 16, judges of the Anti-Corruption Court rejected motions to extend the arrest of Oveyan and his brother Karen. There is no word yet on the latter's release.

As a reminder, in October, a Yerevan court remanded Gyumri Mayor Vardan Ghukasyan in custody for two months on bribery charges. The opposition politician denied the charges, and his lawyer called the case fabricated. The searches at the city hall were accompanied by a protest by city residents. Following this protest, the Investigative Committee of Armenia opened a criminal case for mass riots and obstruction of justice.