First president’s son Tsotne Gamsakhurdia wounded
A witness said Tsotne Gamsakhurdia was allegedly wounded by knife. Photo: Georgian Service of RFERL
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Tsotne Gamsakhurdia, son of the first president of Georgia Zviad Gamsakhurdia, was wounded in Tbilisi earlier today.
His brother, Konstantine Gamsakhurdia said, Tsotne was hospitalised with a wound in his chest and in heavy conditions.
Reportedly, one of the witnesses heard a noise in the street and called for emergency when s/he found Gamsakhurdia wounded allegedly by knife.
Georgian media reported based on the Interior Ministry that investigation has been launched on deliberate attempt of murder.
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