YEREVAN. – Police officerс detained 64-year-old activist from the construction site of a high-rise on Komitas Avenue.

Sahak Poghosyan was detained on Tuesday morning, director Tigran Khzmalyan told Armenian News-NEWS.am. He said the old man was detained without any legal grounds, as there was no protest action at that moment.

Khzmalyan said Poghosyan has heart problems, and they are doing their best to provide legal aid.

Construction of a high-rise began a few years ago. However, as a result of the protests of local residents, construction was suspended. The works resumed two weeks ago, which persuaded residents to continue picketing.