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What's New Wounded Rizhvadze's host released on bail, questions persist Aleksi Akhvlediani, the official who was arrested over negligent firearm storage in connection with Adjarian ex-leader's alleged 'suicide attempt,' was released on bail. Per prosecution's version, Tornike Rizhvadze, who resigned as Adjara government head in April, was visiting Akhvlediani in Kakheti, and grabbed his host's… You must be a member to access this content. View Membership Levels
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Sign in or or Become a member to unlock the audio version of this article Join the voices Aliyev wants to silence. For over eight years, OC Media has worked with fearless journalists from Azerbaijan — some of whom now face decades behind bars — to bring you the stories the regime is afraid will get out. Help us fuel Aliyev's fears — become an OC Media member today Become a member The director of Georgia's Maritime Transport Agency, Aleksi Akhvlediani, has been fired after the former head of Adjara, Tornike Rizhvadze, was shot in the chest using what appeared to be Akhvlediani's gun. Akhvlediani had served as the agency's director since May 2023. On Monday, the Georgian police launched an investigation into the incident involving the two officials, including on charges of negligent storage of a firearm, later confirming to local media that Akhvlediani had been detained on that charge. A Tbilisi court released Akhvlediani on ₾30,000 ($11,000) bail the following day. Tornike Rizhvadze was admitted with a gunshot wound to a local hospital in the town of Sagarejo, in the eastern Kakheti Region, on Monday morning and given emergency medical care. The incident reportedly took place at a house belonging to Akhvlediani's mother. Opposition-leaning channel TV Pirveli reported that Rizhvadze had been staying there with Akhvlediani for several days. Following the incident, pro-government media outlets asserted that Rizhvadze had left a suicide note in which he attributed his alleged suicide attempt to corruption charges against him and appealed to the ruling party to protect his family. However, there has been widespread scepticism of this version of events from government critics. Advertisement On Wednesday, Rizhvadze was transferred from the First University Clinic in Tbilisi to Turkey for further treatment. The online media outlet Publika cited the head of the First University Clinic, as saying he was transferred upon his family's request. 'He was transferred at around 2:00. The health condition was stable but serious — the patient was on a ventilator, although with improved parameters', Lali Turdzeladze told Publika.
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Tornike Rizhvadze, former head of the Adjara Autonomous Republic government, was hospitalized on July 7 with a gunshot wound in the chest, the Georgian Interior Ministry reported. Rizhvadze was admitted to a hospital in Sagarejo, the eastern Georgian region of Kakheti, where he received emergency care. The Ministry cited doctors as saying that he sustained a lung injury and that his condition is stable but serious. The Ministry said that an investigation is underway under Article 115 of the Criminal Code, concerning 'incitement to suicide.' One person has been detained under Article 238 of the Criminal Code, involving 'negligent storage of firearms,' MIA reported. Pro-government TV channel Imedi described the incident as a 'suicide attempt,' citing another outlet, Prime Time, which reported that medical personnel discovered a note in Rizhvadze's clothing. In the note , reported by Imedi, the former official allegedly writes about being accused of 'corruption and protecting drug dealers,' and appeals to GD founder Bidzina Ivanishvili and PM Irakli Kobakhidze to protect his family. Rizhvadze also allegedly states in the note, 'My friends, employees, and family members are innocent,' claiming they acted on his orders. The former official also mentions 'Aleko,' allegedly referring to Aleko Akhvlediani, the director of Georgia's Maritime Transport Agency, with whose gun, according to the Imedi report, Rizhvadze attempted to take his own life. The note allegedly adds that Akhvlediani is innocent and that Rizhvadze took his gun secretly. Rizhvadze had led the government of the seaside Adjara region since 2018, until announcing his resignation on April 4. His departure was part of a broader, ongoing wave of resignations among high-ranking Georgian Dream officials. More to follow… Also Read: This post is also available in: ქართული
