Eleven Indian nationals have died in their sleep following suspected carbon monoxide poisoning at a restaurant in Georgia’s mountain resort of Gudauri.
According to the preliminary investigation, a power generator was placed in an indoor area, a closed space near the bedrooms, which was turned on, probably after the power supply was turned off last Friday night.
Georgia’s internal affairs ministry statement said 11 victims were foreigners while one victim was a citizen.
It added that the bodies of all victims, employees in the same Indian restaurant, were found in bedrooms on the second floor of the facility. The police started an investigation under Article 116 of the Criminal Code of Georgia, which implies negligent manslaughter.
A forensic medical examination has also been appointed to determine the “exact cause of death”.
Investigative actions are “actively” being carried out, with forensic-criminalistics working on the spot, and interviews of persons related to the case are being conducted.
