Special Investigation Service launches probe after alleged assault on TV Pirveli film crew 
Special Investigation Service launches probe after alleged assault on TV Pirveli film crew 

Georgia’s Special Investigation Service has launched an investigation following an alleged physical assault on the TV Pirveli film crew, the agency announced on Sunday.

The probing is underway under the second part of Article 154 of the Criminal Code of Georgia, into the fact of illegal interference in the journalistic activities, it noted.

In its statement, the Special Investigation Service said it would carry out “all necessary investigative and procedural actions” in a due course.

According to TV Pirveli, its film crew was attacked. Its cameraman was beaten in Batumi last night.