Pediatrician Kote Chakhunashvili arrested on charges of disobeying police

Pediatrician Kote Chakhunashvili has been arrested on charges of disobeying police, according to the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The charge is an administrative offense, which may result in a fine or up to 15 days of administrative detention.

Chakhunashvili’s family reported that they had lost contact with him around 8 PM, after he left home to attend a protest. His car was found abandoned near his residence.

Additionally, on December 8, police arrived at Chakhunashvili’s home to summon him for questioning in a criminal case. The pediatrician was expected to provide testimony before a judge.