**Former Georgian Defense Minister Questioned in Connection with Chorchana Episode**
In a significant development, former Georgian Defense Minister Levan Izoria has attended questioning at the General Prosecutor’s Office. The move is part of an ongoing investigation into alleged sabotage and other crimes related to the Chorchana episode.
According to sources, Izoria was cooperative during his interrogation and has promised to answer journalists’ questions once he has finished with the prosecutors. This is not the first time that high-ranking officials have been questioned in connection with the Chorchana episode. In recent weeks, several former government officials and security service members have also undergone questioning.
**A Growing List of Questioned Individuals**
The list of those who have been questioned includes some big names. Former Head of the State Security Service Vakhtang Gomelauri, former Deputy Head Alexandre Tabatadze, former Government Administration Head Kakha Kakhishvili, and former Minister of Regional Development Maia Tskitishvili are among them. Additionally, a number of residents from the village of Chorchana and Tsaghvli have also been questioned.
**What’s Behind the Investigation?**
The Georgian Prosecutor’s Office is conducting an investigation into allegations of sabotage, attempted sabotage, and other crimes under Article 318, Part 1, and other sections of the Criminal Code. The probe is looking at various incidents, including actions allegedly carried out by former Minister of Internal Affairs Giorgi Gakharia on August 24, 2019.
**A Parallel Investigation**
Interestingly, the Prosecutor’s Office has also mentioned that an investigation into suspicious circumstances related to the Chorchana checkpoint is being conducted within the format of a Temporary Investigative Commission of the Parliament of Georgia. Former Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia was present during one of these sessions to provide explanations.
**What’s Next?**
As the investigation continues, it will be interesting to see how the situation unfolds. Will more officials and individuals be questioned in connection with the Chorchana episode? And what kind of revelations can we expect from the ongoing probe?
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