After some negotiations, and making clear they had been acting in self-defense in the face of continual massacre, the Armenian defenders agreed to leave for Persia, escorted by Ottoman troops. En route, as nearly 1,000 Armenians marched towards the border, they were massacred by Ottoman troops and Kurdish tribesmen.
After some discussions, and stating they had been defending themselves against continuous killings, the Armenian defenders consented to depart for Persia, accompanied by Ottoman troops. On their way, as nearly 1,000 Armenians walked towards the border, they were killed by Ottoman troops and Kurdish tribesmen.