I requested information from the State Security Service regarding the incident at Hovhannavank, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan told a press briefing Thursday.

To note, a man’s mouth was covered during a recent Sunday service at Hovhannavank church, and he was taken out of the house of worship.

According to Pashinyan, the State Security Service reported that the decision was made to ensure the safety of that man, as his behavior could have provoked aggression among other people.

“That is why that decision was made,” Pashinyan said.