The Smolyan Regional Department of Internal Affairs and Public Security received a report of pressure, threats and unlawful actions against users of social services and people from vulnerable groups, Acting Secretary General of the Ministry of Internal Affairs Georgi Kandev announced in a Facebook post.
The goal of these actions is to influence the vote in the upcoming elections in Dospat. The report names a person holding a position in the structure of the “Social Assistance“ Directorate.
"Such actions constitute a gross violation not only of the electoral process, but also of basic human rights and the dignity of people, whom the state is obliged to protect. Cases like this are absolutely unacceptable. There will be no tolerance. There will be no compromises. "Anyone who allows themselves to use their official position or the vulnerability of people for political purposes will bear full responsibility before the law. The Ministry of Interior will act quickly, decisively and without hesitation," Kandev also stated.