Tamila Lapanashvili, the wife of Vazha Gaprindashvili says every person should be careful with words before expressing solidarity and support for Vazha Gaprindashvili.

‘We should be careful with every word we use in support of Vazha Gaprindashvili as irreflective words can cause a negative result.

I would like to thank you all, and please share this request, make cautious statements before Vazha Gaprindashvili joins us.

Today`s protest rally is peaceful, non-political and non-violent,’ Tamila Lapanashvili said.

In support of Vazha Gaprindashvili, a protest rally is being held at the occupation line, near the village of Odzisi. The protesters demand to release illegally detained doctor immediately.

Symbolically, the protesters released balloons and a white coat in the air.

Family members, citizens, doctor`s colleagues’ as well as the representatives of political parties are present at the scene.

Tbilisi-based doctor Vazha Gaprindashvili was illegally detained by Russian occupation forces near the occupation line with Akhalgori Municipality on November 9. He was sent to a two-month pretrial detention on November 15.

Vazha Gaprindashvili was charged with “illegally crossing the border” under article 322 of the criminal code of Russia. Tbilisi activated the hotline mechanism of the EU Monitoring Mission (EUMM) to Georgia.