YEREVAN, JULY 27, ARMENPRESS. The Armenian Police have issued a statement regarding a media report linked with the observations of the mother of one of the hostage paramedics.

The statement of the Police reads:

“A reporter of a media agency has contacted the mother of paramedic Salvador Khechoyan – who is being held hostage in the Police precinct – who told the reporter that her son was in normal condition during their phone conversation.

The media should at least be aware as to what methods hostage-takers apply to influence their hostages, how they work with their relatives and how they attempt to distort the true picture.

Media representatives should have these basic knowledge and consciousness and should act strictly responsible in such serious situations, instead of attempting to emotionally impact the public opinion.”