8 MPs demand life sentence for persons accused of murdering 8-year-old girl

8 members of the parliament have released a special statement regarding the brutal murder that took place in the city of Gori a few days ago.

The MPs share the demand of the society regarding a life sentence for the accused person.

"We are responding to the brutal murder of eight-year-old Nana Beriashvili in the city of Gori. First of all, we offer our sympathy to Nana Beriashvili's family, every citizen living in Gori and Georgia. Each of us fully shares the public outrage and realizes our responsibility to protect every citizen of this country and punish offenders. Due to all above mentioned, we fully agree with the request of a large part of the society concerning the life imprisonment of 34-year-old Iago Naberidze, who had been convicted of robbery in the past.

At the same time, we are convinced that the strong and independent Georgian court will make a fair and adequate decision"- reads the statement signed by MPs Kakhaber Okriashvili, Gogi Meshveliani, Guram Macharashvili, Koba Lursmanashvili, Anzor Bolkvadze, Enzel Mkoyan, Tengiz Khubuluri and Giorgi Khatidze .