Soldier denies charges

Public prosecutor Ilgar Gurbanov announced the indictment. According to the indictment, 22-year old Vusal Garachayev was drafted from Balaken region in 2005. He was captured by Armenians in December, 2006. He was repatriated under the auspices of the International Committee of the Red Cross on December 31.

He was arrested on January 27 after the investigations on him carried out by law enforcement bodies. Garachayev faces charges on articles 274 (high treason, 334.3 (desertion) and 338.1 (violating duty rules) of the Criminal Code.

Garachayev gave testimony after the indictment was announced. He denied the charge. The process will continue on May 8. APA