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RUSSIAN SPECIAL SERVICES HAVE NO RELATION TO HAYRIKYAN'S ATTACK - ANALYST
NEWS.AM
February 04, 2013 | 16:12
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.
From: A. Papazian
NEWS.AM
February 04, 2013 | 16:12
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.
From: A. Papazian