The case of Malkhaz Machalikashvili - representatives of non-governmental organizations are demanding to determine the authenticity of audio recording spread by State Security , they believe that the audio recording spread by State Security is intended to divert attention from the case of Temirlan Machalikashvili who was killed during the special operation in Pankisi, to his father, Malkhaz Machalikashvili, which will only leave unanswered questions in the society
.Sulkhan Saladze, the chairperson of the Georgian Young Lawyers" Association, says it is illogical when the State Security does not provide more information to the public about the investigation launched last year. In addition, the head of the GYLA criticizes the obligation imposed on Machalikashvili `s lawyer to keep silence.
Giorgi Mshvenieradze, chairman of the non-governmental organization "Democratic Initiative", says that one of the main problems is lack of information.