On June 13, hearing was held on the case of human rights activist, head of the Ganja-based “Intelligent Citizen” Enlightenment Center, Hasan Huseynli in Ganja city Nizami District Court. The process was chaired by Judge Ayaz Mahmudov.
According to the information of Elchin Sadigov, Hasan Huseynli’s lawyer, the defendant did not plead guilty in the process and said that he would give testimony later.
The lawyer noted that “victim” Arzu Gahramanov and policeman Nazim Hajiyev gave testimony at the proceeding. Arzu Gahramanov in his testimony confirmed being stabbed by Hasan Huseynli. He added that Huseynli stabbed him by the instruction of foreign organizations.
Note that the process will continue on June 23.
Huseynli is charged with stabbing his neighbor Arzu Gahramanov. Ganja City Main Police Office has opened a criminal case under Article 221.3 of the Criminal Code (hooliganism committed with use of a weapon). A restraining order has been imposed on Huseynli, which requires him not to leave his town of residence without permission while under investigation.