Azerbaijani shepherd found in Armenia to be returned

Armenia’s National Security Service has confirmed reports that an Azerbaijani shepherd crossed into Tavush Province.

“Operative Information Center-OMM” reports that a statement released by Armenia’s National Security Service also identified the man.

It said Yashar Ali oglu Gasimov, born in 1968, was found in Tavush Province at around 5:50 p.m. on October 19.

He is a resident of Chatakh village in Tovuz district and crossed into Armenian territory after losing his way, according to the statement.

Efforts are under way to return him to Azerbaijan, the statement said.