The body of a Nubarashen Correctional Facility inmate was found hanging from the bars of his cell’s window today, this according to Department of Corrections Public Affairs Director Nona Naviryan.

Naviryan told Hetq that the inmate, serving time on a rape charge, had used a sheet to hang himself.

A criminal investigation has been launched.

The facility is located in Yerevan’s Nubarshen administrative district.