YEREVAN, JUNE 21. ARMINFO. The 13th anniversary of the Police Troops of Armenia is marcked in Armenia today. In this connection, a number of solemn events took place in Yerevan.
They started with a ceremony of swearing in of conscripts of the Police troops, then awards and prizes were presented, which was completed with a parade. Armenian Prime Minister Andranik Margaryan, Head of the Armenian Police Lt. General Hayk Haroutiunyan, Head of the General Staff of the Armenian Armed Forces Colonel General Michael Haroutiunyan, Yerevan Mayor Yervand Zakharyan, Head of the National Security Service Gorik Hakobyan, and ministers attended the event.
Head of the Police Hayk Haroutiunyan congratulated the police, the personal staff and veterans on the anniversary. He pointed out the role of this date in the modern history of Armenia as well as the role of the structure created in 1992 (then Internal Troops and than Police Troops) in the country’s strengthening, its readiness to fulfill the tasks set. He says that troops were formed in the period difficult for the country, making their contribution to the liberation war in Nagorny Karabakh, and the second front – crime combating was not forgotten. 70 servicemen of the troops were killed in the Karabakh war, many of them were given awards, including 63 posthumously. The Police Troops regard the fulfillment of the set tasks with the highest principles and responsibility, suppressing any attempts of legal order violations. But, he also mentioned some omissions requiring correction as soon as possible. For conclusion, Haroutiunyan thanked the President and the Government for care and contribution, especially the Armenian Defense Ministry in the person of Serge Sargsyan for replenishment of the Police Troops, revewal of the material and technical base etc..
The same day, in conformity with the orders of Prime Minister, Defense Minister, Police and NSS Heads and a number of other servicemen of the law enforcement bodies were given certificates, breastplate, medals and precious gifts. In particular, in connection with the 13th anniversary of the Police Troops and for honest service, Deputy head of the Police Grigoriy Grigoryan was awarded a certificate of gratitude and Andranik Ozanyan Medal. Deputy Prosecutor General of Arenia, Military Prosecutor Gagik Jhangiryan was awarded a breastplate of first degree of Armenian Police for brilliant service, Head of the Armenian APP Guard Lt.Colonel Stepanyan was awarded nominal weapons, four servicemen of the Police Troops (one posthumously) were awarded Medals For Combat Service.
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