Bulgaria's Chief Secretary of the Interior Ministry, Kalin Georgiev, hinted before journalists Thursday that he was ready to resign over recent harsh criticism of the work of the country's police.

"I think that I am a responsible individual. I have made my decision and have reported it to Interior Minister, Tsvetan Tsvetanov. I expect his return from abroad and his decision," this is how Georgiev replied to reporter's questions if he would resign after he was blasted by Prime Minister, Boyko Borisov, earlier in the day.

Borisov, who is a former Chief Secretary of the Interior, said in front of TV cameras that Tsvetanov should have "axed" some of the "big bosses" over the latest cases of police brutality and the suspect committing suicide in front of highly trained policeman while in handcuffs. The PM stressed that particularly Georgiev must assume responsibility.

Borisov has strongly criticized the Chief Secretary last year, in the aftermath of tensions in the Plovdiv village of Katunitsa.

"There are different levels of responsibility and different management decisions, which are mutual. Of course, I must take into consideration the PM's criticism," Georgiev commented, adding he had more to say but was rushing to a press conference dedicated to the emergency situation in the country over the heavy snow that gripped Bulgaria.

Kalin Georgiev is considered to be a top notch police professional, who has been trained abroad, including the US.

Meanwhile, Borisov's ruling Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria party, GERB, announced they will propose the establishment of a parliamentary inquiry committee to probe the police work in the said cases. The opposition also asked about such committee, but was adamant it needs to be chaired by someone from their circles not from GERB.

The Bulgarian Socialist Party, BSP, continues to demand Tsvetanov's resignation and is planning a no confidence vote against the cabinet over the issue.

The GERB Parliamentary group declared they stand firmly behind Tsvetanov and he must keep his post.

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