Ombudsman calls for rapid investigation of deadly explosion

The Public Defender of Georgia expresses sorrow over the tragedy in Didi Digomi in Tbilisi and offers condolences to the family members and relatives of the victims.

The Public Defender believes that the government should do everything possible to provide the damaged population with comprehensive medical, psychological and material support.

"In addition, the Public Defender expresses hope that the investigative agencies will investigate the causes of the explosion and devastating effects as soon as possible and identify the persons responsible for the accident.

The Public Defender once again calls on the government to define a specific list of construction and facing materials that are prohibited to use; It is also necessary to improve the legislative guarantee for fire safety of facilities,” reads the statement released by the Public defender on January 17.