TV Pirveli cameraman Lexo Lashkarava has died. The reasons will be determined by the examination.
Lekso Lashkarava was beaten by violent groups on July 5 near the office of "Shame Movement". As a result, he had damaged facial bones and eyes, he also underwent surgery in recent days.
Lekso Lashkarava was found dead by his mother at home this morning.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs disseminates information about the incident:
"The Vake-Saburtalo Police Department has launched an investigation into the death of Alexander Lashkarava, the cameraman of TV 1, under Article 115 of the Criminal Code of Georgia.
An appropriate forensic medical examination will be appointed.
We also note that on July 5 of this year, during the coverage of the rally against "Tbilisi Pride", Alexander Lashkarava, a journalist and cameraman of TV 1, was physically and verbally assaulted during his official duties in the office of the "Shame Movement" on Ingorokva Street.
Illegal interference in the professional activities of a journalist with threats of violence, persecution with violence and threats of violence, group violence is being investigated and four people have been arrested," the statement reads.
Bm.ge expresses its condolences over the death of Lekso Lashkarava and extends its condolences to his family and relatives.
