Brother of Azerbaijani Mayor in Georgia Detained

Marneuli: Kenan Ismayilov, the brother of Marneuli Mayor Daur Ismayilov, has been detained, the Georgian Ministry of Internal Affairs stated, APA's local bureau reports. The detention has attracted attention due to the familial connection with the serving mayor of Marneuli, a city with a significant Azerbaijani population. According to Azeri-Press News Agency, Kenan Ismayilov faces accusations of violence against a citizen. The allegations have prompted an investigation under the article concerning group violence. The specifics of the incident leading to these charges have not been disclosed. The Georgian Ministry of Internal Affairs has not released further details regarding the circumstances of the arrest or the identity of the alleged victim. The investigation is ongoing, and no statements have been made by Mayor Daur Ismayilov or his office in response to his brother's detention.