13TH ANNIVERSARY OF POLICE TROOPS CELEBRATED IN ARMENIA
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.