YEREVAN. – Sasna Tsrer armed group member Ashot Petrosyan, who is in the hospital for inmates, went on hunger strike and refused medical assistance on Thursday, his attorney Arayik Papikyan told Armenian News – NEWS.am.

“I urged him not to take that measure, considering the condition of his health, but he thanked for the care, noting that he has already taken a decision,” the attorney said.

To note, Ashot Petrosyan faces charges under Article 219 and 235.3 of the Armenian Criminal Code. He is under arrest.