Owning to the high interest, Ministry of Internal Affairs would like to inform society on the detention of 6 persons by Kvemo Kartli Police Division on the charges of Interference into Works of Election Commission and resistance offered to police officer.
Ministry of Internal Affairs categorically denies allegations from some members of the political parties, which are only aimed at discrimination of the police.
The mentioned persons were detained, based on the decision of Rustavi Civil court. Detention operation was held in full compliance of the law and international standards. Law enforcers acted in the frames of their authority.
It should also be pointed out that several persons offered physical resistance to police, thus relevant police measures have been exercised against them.
It is a complete falsehood that detainees were subject to physical assault at preliminary detention center. There are relevant documents, evidences and photo material confirming Ministry’s position.
Ministry of Internal Affairs would also like to address statements made by some politicians which are based on false accusations, insinuations and insults dignity of the law enforcers.
We would like to outline that police is committed to fight against criminal, protect civilian’s safety despite political, ethnical and other affiliations.
Ministry of Internal Affairs calls on each interested person refrain from unsubstantiated, accusative statements.
