The situation remains tense in Khando Gorge, where the construction of the high voltage transmission line has been suspended.

The locals protest against the construction of the transmission line and claim that construction works is a threat for them. The situation has strained at the protest rally several times.

Tension and physical confrontation has occurred between the police and the local population.

The rally has moved to Pasanauri. Locals have blocked the central highway.

The patrol police chief did not permit local residents to withdraw special equipment. The patrol police physically assaulted one citizen.

After that, several people were detained in the area.

The tension remains on the stage. Police officers are trying to clean up the central highway. Representatives of non-governmental sector remain on stage.

before the confrontation the Governor of Phasanauri and Dusheti tried to find out about the problems of locals .

 Deputy Minister of Energy of Georgia Ilia Eloshvili made a statement regarding construction works of high voltage transmission line. He underlined that the construction has been suspended for a week.