The Democratic Party, in a statement, expresses its deepest sorrow for the death of 27-year-old SYOP Panagiotis Gianniou in the line of duty and calls for a full investigation into the causes that led to this tragic accident.[/B]
The President, the leadership, executives and officials of DIKO express their sincere condolences to his family and relatives.
"The fact that within a year there have been 3 serious accidents in the National Guard is alarming and should seriously concern the Ministry of Defence. The issue of adherence to the necessary safety measures should be discussed before the Parliamentary Defence Committee[/B]," it says.
In conclusion, it points out that it is a fact that military exercises involve a high risk of danger, but nevertheless it should be ensured that there is the necessary control and that safety measures are observed so that avoidable accidents are prevented.
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