Public Defender: It is shocking that in places where children's entertainment and full development should be fostered, their lives and safety are not protected - a timely and effective investigation is necessary

Public Defender of Georgia Nino Lomjaria responds to the tragic incident that took place in Tbilisi's Vake Park.

As Lomjaria states, it is necessary to carry out a timely and effective investigation of the fact, as well as to hold those responsible who had a part in this worst tragedy.

"I express my deep sorrow for the worst tragedy that happened today and I offer my condolences to the family and relatives of the deceased child. I wish recovery to the injured children who are currently receiving medical assistance.

It is appalling and shocking that in the city, especially in places where children's entertainment and full development should be fostered, their lives and safety are not protected - a timely and effective investigation is necessary. It is unimaginable that children become victims of such a tragedy.

It is necessary to carry out a timely and effective investigation of this fact and to establish the responsibility of all those who had a part in this worst tragedy. Also, it is particularly important for state agencies and local self-government representatives to make clear statements at this difficult time, to answer the questions of the public and to share responsibility for the incident," Lomjaria wrote on the social network.

For information, three children were electrocuted when they were trying to retrieve the ball that fell in the fountain in Vake ​​Park. The children were taken to the clinic by an ambulance. The condition of one of the children, a 13-year-old girl, was serious from the beginning and she died in the Khechinashvili clinic. One child is still in Iashvili clinic, and another is placed in New Hospitals clinic.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs launched an investigation under Article 240 prima of the Criminal Code, which refers to the violation of safety rules, which resulted in less serious or serious injury to health.