At 22:23, the Ministry announced that participants on Rustaveli Avenue were engaging in illegal actions. However, by 23:21, the vast majority of the protesters were still demonstrating peacefully, rendering the decision to disperse them unjustifiable and unlawful.

At 23:30, special forces began their dispersal efforts. Protesters were detained and subjected to group physical assaults, with the police simultaneously employing multiple special means, including water cannons and tear gas.

Tear gas canisters were fired indiscriminately in densely packed areas, posing significant risks of direct injury. Witness accounts reported tear gas capsules being launched from rooftops, including from the roof of the Rustaveli National Theater.

Numerous demonstrators reported severe health effects caused by the special means used. Despite earlier calls from GYLA for transparency regarding the chemical substances being

deployed—essential for medical personnel to treat injuries effectively—the Ministry of Internal Affairs has continued to employ undisclosed chemicals against peaceful demonstrators.

At 03:29, even as the rally remained peaceful, special forces initiated a second dispersal operation, targeting Rustaveli Square. Another unit stationed at Republic Square raised concerns about potential encirclement tactics, echoing incidents from the previous night. Protesters began leaving the area, but several were arrested, and reports of violence emerged.

As dawn approached, protesters regrouped and marched in the Saburtalo district. Riot police continued to harass them sporadically. The Legal Aid Network reported that its hotline received information regarding the detention of 20 individuals during the events.

This escalation highlights ongoing challenges to the protection of fundamental rights, including the right to peaceful assembly and freedom from excessive force.