YEREVAN.- The attack on Paruyr Hayrikyan proves there is certain tension in domestic policy, political analyst Ara Papyan said.

Former Ambassador to Canada says there are some “dark areas” regarding assassination attempt, for instance the gun that was chosen by a criminal.

Analyst said he respects Hayrikyan’s opinion but he, personally, doubts that the attack was a Russian plot.   

Besides, Russian side did not respond to Hayrikyan’s accusations against Russian imperialism which proves they do not take it seriously.

“You must look for those standing behind the crime in Armenia,” he added.

As Armenian News-NEWS.am informed earlier, an assassination attempt was made against presidential candidate, opposition National Self-Determination Union Chairman Paruyr Hayrikyan, on January 31 at around 11:20pm in downtown Yerevan, in front of his home. Hayrikyan was shot and hospitalized with a gunshot wound. He underwent a successful surgery on the morning of February 1, and a bullet—which was located in the soft tissues of his right elbow shoulder—was removed. 

A criminal case is opened in connection with the assassination attempt against Paruyr Hayrikyan. It is launched on charges of carrying out an assassination attempt against a statesman, political or public figure, which—that is, the attempt—is carried out to end this person’s noted activities. This crime is punishable by imprisonment for 12-20 years, or life in prison.    

The National Security Service is conducting the investigation.

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