Russian Soldier Suspected of Killing Six Arrested in Armenia

(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency) A Russian soldier suspected of killing a family of six in Armenia was arrested and handed over to his military base, dpa quoted the South Caucasus country's authorities as saying Tuesday.
Valery Permyak is suspected of shooting six members of an extended family with his Kalashnikov rifle after deserting his army unit in the city of Gyumri on Monday.
The victims include a two-year-old girl. A six-month-old boy was treated in hospital for severe gunshot wounds, Police in the capital Yerevan said.
The rank-and-file soldier was arrested by Russian border guards early on Tuesday near the Armenian-Turkish border and handed to his unit for questioning.