**Former Georgian Government Chairman Shot: Investigation Launched**
In a shocking incident, Tornike Rijvadze, the former Chairman of the Government of the Autonomous Republic of Georgia, was rushed to hospital with a gunshot wound to the chest. According to reports from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Rijvadze was admitted to Sagarejo GeoHospitals on July 7th.
**Emergency Medical Treatment and Condition**
Rijvadze received immediate medical attention, but his condition remains critically stable. Doctors have confirmed that he has suffered lung damage due to the gunshot wound. The Ministry of Internal Affairs has stated that an investigation is underway to determine the circumstances surrounding this incident.
**Investigation Launched Under Article 115**
The Ministry of Internal Affairs has launched an investigation under Article 115 of the Criminal Code of Georgia, which pertains to incitement to suicide. This suggests that authorities are exploring possible motives related to Rijvadze’s attempted self-harm. The investigative team is working intensively to gather more information about the incident.
**Suspect Arrested**
In a separate development, one person has been arrested as a suspect under Article 238 of the Criminal Code of Georgia for negligent storage of a firearm. This indicates that authorities are also looking into how the gun used in Rijvadze’s attempted self-harm was handled and stored.
As this investigation unfolds, many questions arise about the circumstances surrounding Rijvadze’s attempt to take his own life. The Ministry of Internal Affairs will need to work closely with medical professionals and other experts to shed light on this complex case.
