Rally demanding the resignation of the government in connection with the death of cameraman Lekso Lashkarava underway in front of the parliament

A rally is being held in front of the parliament in connection with the death of TV Pirveli cameraman Lekso Lashkarava.

Citizens, politicians, media representatives and civil activists are gathered at the rally.

According to the organizers of the rally, their demands are: immediate resignation of Irakli Gharibashvili's government; Investigation of the incident by independent experts; Arresting and punishing all the perpetrators involved in the assault against Lekso Lashkarava, as well as holding the organizers of the violent rally accountable.

The roadway in front of the parliament is blocked.

Police are mobilized on the spot for safety measures.

Lekso Lashkarava, the cameraman of TV Pirveli, has died. On July 5, Lashkarava was physically assaulted by opponents of Tbilisi Pride.