The Ministry of Internal Affairs has launched an investigation regarding animal burial sites

The Ministry of Internal Affairs has launched an investigation regarding animal burial sites. According to the agency, the case was initiated under Article 259 of the Criminal Code, which provides for torture, cruel treatment, or other violence against animals. The start of the investigation was preceded by material disseminated on October 31 by the TV company "TV Pirveli", in which pits and dog carcasses were shown. Interpressnews+5

Tbilisi City Hall called the disseminated information a lie and explained that the process depicted in the footage is fully permitted by legislation. According to the City Hall's statement, the mentioned burial site is intended for the placement of carcasses of dogs that died due to various reasons, including disease, traffic accidents, and natural death. Interpressnews

Animal rights activists called on investigative agencies to study the fact and demanded an examination of the carcasses. In addition, a protest rally is planned at the Government Administration, the participants of which demand an end to cruel treatment of animals, the punishment of the perpetrators, and the start of universal anti-rabies vaccinations. Interpressnews