YEREVAN.- Until the criminal is found, Paruyr Hayrikyan’s life is in danger and he will be accompanied by bodyguards, member of Union for Self-Determination Karo Yeghnukyan told reporters.

Party fellow of wounded presidential candidate dismissed allegations that the goal of the attack was to postpone presidential vote. The criminal’s goal was to kill Hayrikyan, he assured.

Earlier Hayrikyan’s lawyer said that presidential candidate decided not to appeal to the Constitutional Court. Thus, election will be held on February 18.

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