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The wound on the body of Paruyr Hayrikyan, chairman of the National Self-Determination Union, is not healing, so he is likely to be flown abroad for further treatment, Hayrikyan’s friend Karo Yeghnukyan told Panorama.am.

According to him, Hayrikyan is undergoing post-surgery treatment at the International Red Cross Post-Traumatic Rehabilitation Center, but so far his treatment has been ineffective.

“The wound on his back was examined and there proved to be a problem. Specialists from Armenian Health Ministry and the medical center have recommended that Hayrikyan be transferred abroad for treatment unless the wound heals,” Yeghnukyan said, adding that they do not mind it.

Presidential candidate, chairman of National Self-Determination Union Paruyr Hayrikyan was shot and wounded by unknown gunmen in Yerevan on January 31.

A criminal case was opened in connection with the incident.

Two men were arrested in connection with the shooting of Paruyr Hayrikyan, investigated by Armenian National Security Service.

Those arrested were identified as Khachatur Poghosyan, 47, unemployed and previously convicted of drug trafficking, and Samvel Harutyunyan, 41, both living illegally in Yerevan.

Poghosyan and Harutyunyan gave evidence, revealing the circumstances of the assault.