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The powers of a police patrol employee who hit yesterday an elderly demonstrator in Republic Square of Yerevan have been terminated, Panorama.am learned from the press service of the Armenian police. An internal investigation is being conducted into the incident.

‘Stand Up, Armenia’ initiative staged a rally in Republic Square of the city yesterday. Prior to the start of the rally, three organizers of the initiative were detained. The rally participants attempted to block a street, demanding the release of their friends.  One of the policemen hit an elderly man as police tried to prevent demonstrators from blocking the street.   

Human Rights Defender of Armenia Karen Andreasyan today made a statement strongly condemning the incident.  “We expect law enforcement bodies to promptly reveal and impartially investigate all details of the incident and bring the policeman to account,” the statement said. Besides, on his own initiative the HRD started proceedings in connection with the events in downtown Yerevan on August 21.