The Ministry of Internal Affairs detained individuals, accused of interference in professional activities and violence regarding the journalists of Rustavi 2 have been detained in Khashuri. 35 and 42-year-old individuals are detained on charges of violence against a journalist Eka Gagua and a cameraman Levan Kalandia.

The investigation has found that the defendants have verbally and physically assaulted the Rustavi 2 TV crew, while they were performing professional duties and illegally interrupted their professional activities. The investigation continues.

The civil sector speaks about the necessity of effective investigation. Sulkhan Saladze, the chairman of the Georgian Young Lawyers" Association, says that the government continues pressure on media and non-governmental sector.

"It is necessary to have a timely and effective investigation of this case. It is very good that the MIA has taken steps in this regard. We see that investigation has begun, "said Saladze.

Giorgi Mgeladze, the Chairman of the Charter of Journalistic Ethics hopes that the detention of two persons for the attack on Rustavi 2 will be a beginning of the investigation of pressure on representatives of media.