Georgian Dream Chairman Irakli Kobakhidze says that some political teams seek winning political points by benefiting from Lekso Lashkarava's death.
''They are trying to spark massive public outcry. They are seeking benefits, and some partisan managers of different media outlets are using the death of their deceased colleague to trigger a riot,'' Kobakhidze told Rustavi 2.
On 5 July, opponents of Tbilisi pride attacked journalists. The MIA of Georgia said that following the investigation activities, they determined that violent crimes were committed against 55 citizens, with 53 being representatives of different media outlets.
Far-right attacks were also carried out against representatives of various media outlets on 6 July.
TV Pirveli cameraman Lekso Lashkarava was physically assaulted during the 5 June developments.
The cameraman underwent treatment at New Hospitals for a few days.
Lekso Lashkarava was found dead at his own house on 11 July.
Cameraman Lashkarava was buried on 13 July.
