Hraparak: The Son of a Freedom Fighter was Offered to Write a Resignation Letter

Hraparak newspaper reports: "The commander of the Sisian detachment and freedom fighter Ashot Minasian's son, Taron Minasian, has been relieved of his position as the director of the Sisian branch of the Central Bank. The Central Bank officially informed us that Minasian was relieved of his position at his own request. However, it has come to our attention that 'his request' was written under duress—a suggestion made to him. Taron Minasian himself confirmed that he was relieved of his position at his own request. But what was the reason? 'Well, I just decided that way.' Were you compelled to make that decision, was there any pressure or persuasion? 'One could say they offered it to me.' Minasian also mentioned that he probably was not needed anymore and did not wish to comment further. Incidentally, after the revolution, the new authorities also relieved Minasian's father, Ashot Minasian, who is highly respected in Sisian, from his position as the head of the Syunik customs office. '