“I still don’t feel well. I have general dizziness, nausea, and weakness,” said CivilNet operator Narek Hayryan, who was injured as a result of grenades used by the police on June 12, in an interview with Aravot.am.
When I asked if he was recognized as a victim and if any process had been initiated, he replied that nothing had been done specifically on his part. “I went to a private clinic because the state-run Armenia Medical Center didn’t diagnose anything. They said a neurologist should examine me, but it was the same night. The neurologist refused, saying it wasn’t his area since it happened during a political action. I went home, it was late, and my well-being wasn’t improving. Later, I went to a private clinic where the neurologist diagnosed a concussion and a nervous spasm. Medicines were prescribed, and I was told to rest. I also had an examination by an ophthalmologist.”
When I asked if the investigative bodies had contacted him, Hayryan replied that he was not interested in that matter. “I didn’t leave the scene in an ambulance; I thought it was shock and that I should go home and my condition would improve. After seeing that my health wasn’t improving, I consulted a doctor.”
Recalling the events of June 12, Hayryan said: “Several grenades exploded right next to me. I was lucky not to be hit by debris. I was filming inside the park when the police aggressively ran towards it. I thought they were beating people. I saw people being pulled and pushed, and I fell at that moment. My equipment was damaged, and the live recording device I was working with broke, so I couldn’t do my job. During the struggle, I got bruises on my leg in three places. I went towards the police, then turned my back from the explosion to go towards the people. Several grenades exploded next to me, thirty seconds apart. My well-being worsened; I suffocated, my vision went black, and after the third grenade exploded, I began to faint. I used to paint the wounded. Then my colleague came; I fainted at the beginning of Baghramyan. Citizens and patrols came to help. They said I was pale and raised my legs so I wouldn’t lose consciousness. When I regained consciousness, I managed to get home and then went to the doctor.”
Tatev Harutyunyan
Photo is taken from Narek Hayryan’s Facebook page
