Member of Daredevils of Sasoun group Pavel Manukyan stops hunger strike remaining committed to group's covenants

Member of Daredevils of Sasoun group Pavel Manukyan has reportedly stopped hunger strike at the penitentiary he was sent after being arrested over the latest events in Yerevan. 

Lawyer Haroutiun Baghdasaryan quotes Pavel Manukyan as saying: "Listening to the calls of by commander Jirayr Sefilyan and remaining committed to the covenants of Daredevils of Sasoun - riot without blood - and anticipating the sooner victory, I stop my hunger strike." Zhirayr Sefilyan, who has been arrested for illegal keeping, transportation and sale of weapons, has addressed on Thursday a letter to his teammate, Sasna Tsrer (Daredevils of Sassoon) group member Pavel Manukyan, asking him to stop his hunger strike.  

Sefilyan's letter has been published on his Facebook page by his wife Nanor. "Fortunately, on July 31, the guys took a correct decision, thereby preventing bloodshed on both sides. You have done your best.  You have proved that Armenians have never been and will never be slaves. Your behavior has demonstrated that Armenians are not afraid of death or prison. On July 27, after the surgery, when you opened your eyes, you experienced two controversial feelings: happiness because nothing endangers Aram's life and sadness because the serious injuries have made you bed-bound. You have decided to go on a hunger strike.  Dear Pavlik, if you are alive, God has willed it so. If you are alive, you have still a lot to do for Armenia and your family.  Therefore, I ask you like a brother to stop the hunger strike and to recover as soon as possible," the letter says. 
To note, Manukyan was seriously injured in a skirmish with the police. Afterwards, he underwent surgery. As soon as he regained senses, he went on a hunger strike and refused medicaments. His son Aram, who also took part in the seizure of the Patrol Guard Service territory, was also injured in the leg. He was also operated on. Now Aram and Pavel Manukyan are at the hospital for prisoners.       

Fundraising has been initiated to support the Manukyans' family. Over the past two days, more than 1.5 mln AMD has been raised.