Zviad Mikhanashvili, Head of Special Penitentiary Service and Deputy Justice Minister, has quit the post. First Channel learned from Justice Ministry that Mikhanashvili left the position at his own wish.
Mikhanashvili was appointed on the position following the structural changes in the government when Ministry of Penitentiary, Probation and Legal Assistance was merged with Justice Ministry. Previously, he served as Deputy Justice Minister.