Independent expert: There are standard questions posed for examination at this stage - what is the direct cause of death, what injuries did he have, what is the nature of these injuries, whether there is a causal link between the injuries and the death

The body of TV Pirveli cameraman Lekso Lashkarava was examined. As Alexander Gejadze, an independent expert involved in the examination, told reporters, the examination should answer a number of questions, including whether Lekso Lashkarava had taken the drug or any sleeping pills.

"The body was examined together with an expert of Samkharauli structure - with my direct participation and involvement, at the same time, with the criminologists who took the relevant material. There are standard, basic questions posed for examination at this stage which are as follows - what is the direct cause of death, what injuries did he have, what is the nature of these injuries, whether there is a causal link between the injuries and the outcome.

There is also a question and a sample was taken from the body to answer whether he had taken any drugs, whether he had taken any sleeping pills, or whether he had been exposed to any other toxic substances. At the same time, fingerprints and nail samples were taken, DNA research materials were taken from the face and hands area", - said Gejadze.