Azerbaijani army officer attempts to commit suicide - UPDATED

He was taken to Sarijali hospital.

Eldar Sabiroglu, spokesman for Azerbaijani Defense Ministry confirmed the fact.

24, Elman Kamandar Allahverdiyev who shot himself was drafted from Shamkir Military Registration Department.

Sabiroglu stated that the case occurred beyond the military service.

The Military Prosecutor launched investigation on the fact.

В пресс-службе Министерстве Обороны Азербайджана сообщили, что Э.Аллахвердиев прооперирован, и в настоящее время его состояние нормальное.

The press service for Azerbaijan's Defense Ministry reported that Allahverdiyev has undergone surgery and feels normal at the moment.

/APA/