Special Investigation Service to probe into attack on TV Pirveli journalist
Special Investigation Service to probe into attack on TV Pirveli journalist

The Special Investigation Service has initiated a formal investigation into the assault on TV Pirveli journalist Mariam Makasarashvili, under the article Obstruction of Journalistic Activities, the agency reported.

According to TV Pirveli, Mariam Makasarashvili, the daughter of Giorgi Shinjikashvili, former First Deputy State Attorney of Kvemo Kartli, was subjected to a physical assault.

The Georgian Young Lawyers Association also issued a statement regarding the incident, urging the Special Investigation Service and the Prosecutor’s Office to respond swiftly and effectively to the information disclosed.