Kakha Kaladze’s statement regarding animal rights activists

Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze, while speaking about the allegations spread regarding the animal shelter, stated that all those individuals who began digging graves will have to be held accountable. Kaladze called a portion of animal rights activists people with an "unhealthy psyche" and noted that "5-6 people should be taken away and put to sleep today." Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, while evaluating the aforementioned statement, stated that the mayor's words were meant in a figurative sense and added that the actions of the animal rights activists are characterized by "inadequate activity." Interpressnews+4

According to Kakha Kaladze, the Animal Monitoring Agency works transparently and serves the well-being of animals. The agency itself denied the allegations regarding the mass and intentional killing of animals and explained that the remains of animals that died from diseases, traffic accidents, and natural causes are placed in the burial site. Interpressnews+1

These statements were preceded by a report from the TV channel "TV Pirveli," which showed the process of burying dog remains in the territory of the Veli cemetery in Lilo. Following this, animal rights activists held a protest rally and called on the Prosecutor's Office to investigate the fact, including conducting an independent examination. Radio Tavisupleba