The Special Penitentiary Service has issued a statement regarding the death of an inmate at Penitentiary Establishment No. 2 in Kutaisi.

According to the agency, on October 9, at 14:35, the cellmates of the accused, G.G., informed facility staff that he had fallen from the top bunk of a two-tier bed and landed face-down on the floor. The agency reports that the facility’s medical personnel arrived at the scene; however, despite their efforts, they were unable to save the accused, and his death was recorded at 15:15.

The Special Penitentiary Service states that an investigation into the incident has been launched.

“The Special Penitentiary Service expresses its sorrow over the death of the accused, G.G., and extends its condolences to his family and loved ones. Regarding the incident, we clarify that the accused, G.G., was placed in Penitentiary Establishment No. 2 on October 2, 2026 (charged under Article 276, Parts I–V of the Criminal Code of Georgia). On October 9, 2026, at 14:35, the cellmates of the accused, G.G., informed facility staff that he had fallen from the upper tier of a bunk bed and landed face-down on the floor. At the time, five of his cellmates were present in the cell. Furthermore, a social worker was standing in the corridor near the cell door, speaking with one of the inmates through the viewing window. The social worker also heard the sound of the fall inside the cell—a fact clearly evidenced by their reaction, which was captured on the footage from a surveillance camera installed in the facility's corridor.

Approximately one minute after receiving the notification, [staff] arrived at the scene... The institution’s medical staff arrived and provided initial medical aid to the accused. At 14:36, an emergency medical team was summoned to the facility, arriving on-site at 14:50. Despite the efforts of the medical personnel, it was not possible to save the accused; death was recorded at 15:15.

The Special Penitentiary Service immediately notified the Imereti Regional Prosecutor's Office regarding the incident, following which an investigation was launched. The Special Penitentiary Service is actively cooperating with the investigative authorities, and all relevant materials concerning the case have already been fully provided to the investigation,” notes the statement.