YEREVAN.- An official from Armenia’s state nature protection inspection was beaten during an attempted robbery in his mansion.  

A reliable source told Armenian News-NEWS.am that two unknown people wearing masks tried to enter the mansion of Arthur Gevorgyan on Friday morning.

The criminals started beating Gevorgyan when he came out of the house. His wife and children were in the mansion at that time.

Police confirmed the report saying Gevorgyan had been taken to Armenia medical center, his life is not in danger.