Minister of Internal Affairs of Georgia Vakhtang Gomelauri went to Kutaisi in connection with the hostage taking of 12 people.

The local office of APA reports that the minister, who went to the branch of "Bank of Georgia" together with other officials, got acquainted with the situation on the spot.

Additional police forces and doctors were involved in the area.

The raider demands $2 million, a helicopter and a van.

He threatens to detonate the explosive device on it if his demands are not met.

In the footage, he is seen holding a hand grenade with duct tape along with a firearm.

Information about the deterioration of health of some of the hostages has been spread.