19/02/2013 15:11
Police ensure Raffi Hovannisian’s security
Both in the pre-election period and the polling day – February 18, the police took all necessary measures to maintain public order, prevent possible violations, and to ensure the proper conduct of the election, the press service of the Armenian Police says.
There were several reports about violence against proxies of presidential candidates and journalists. The police promptly responded to these reports and the information is being checked now.
On February 19 the police received and examined the presidential candidate, Heritage Party Chairman Raffi Hovannisian’s verbal application to the Armenian police chief to ensure the security of his home.
By an order of the police chief, the respective police sub-units were instructed on February 19 to organize a 24-hour watch on R. Hovannisian’s home.