Two Georgians Beaten to Death in Gali

Two Georgians Beaten to Death in Gali

18.11.2005, “Media News” – An armed group of Abkhaz militants attacked two Georgians who were collecting woods in the forest. The Abkhazians demanded information on the whereabouts of the disappeared police officer Otar Jgerenaia. They ended up beating the Georgians to death.

According to Valerie Japaridze, the military observer of Georgia in the conflict zone, police is now trying to identify the deceased Georgians, as well as the Abkhaz criminals.

“The only thing we know is that two men were beaten to death. The investigation process is supervised by the Abkhaz Police of the Gali region and UN military observers,” – said Japaridze.