10 April 2004, 14:36
Abkhazian Interior Ministry publishes its version of hostage taking in Gali district
A Georgian armed group captured a serviceman of the Abkhazian Armed Forces, Valery Morokhia, on April 6, reported the press service of the Abkhazian Interior Ministry. Officers of the ministry took operational and preventive actions and conveyed about 30 citizens to the Gali police department for identification. After a check on April 8, all of them were released, including Georgian citizens with Zugdidi registration.
Editors note: See also the article "Abkhazian authorities release 33 Georgian hostages".
Author: Anzhela Kuchuberiya, CK correspondent Source: Caucasian Knot