The court is continuing to examine the preventive measure in the case of Samvel Karapetyan.
In parallel with the hearing, his supporters staged a protest demanding his release.
After demonstrators refused to reopen the road, police forces moved them away from the area and proceeded with detentions.
The Police of the Ministry of Internal Affairs told Aysor.am that 17 individuals were detained for an act under Article 182 of the RA Code on Administrative Offenses and were taken to Community Police departments.
It is noted that among those detained is Vaghinak Vardanov, the son of detective and freedom fighter Vova Vardanov.
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