Today marks almost one year since the terrorist attack in the deep northern region of Banjskë, Zveçan, where the Kosovo Police faced a terrorist assault.
As a result, Kosovo Police Sergeant Afrim Bunjaku was killed, followed by several hours of confrontation between the special police units and a group of terrorists.
The leader of the attack was clearly identified in the footage, leaving no room for denial.
Now, the discussion revolves around the indictment by the Special Prosecutor’s Office, which has not yet been issued.
When or if this indictment will be raised, the institution has not responded to Dukagjini’s inquiries.
Meanwhile, the government leaders are consistently seen pressing for such an action.
However, according to lawyer Meshari Selimaj, legally, the Prosecutor’s Office is still within the time frame for this process.
He further emphasizes the complexity of the Banjskë case.
“Conducting investigations in a criminal case, especially one as sensitive as this, is not something to be rushed through like fulfilling a wish from a fountain. One must consider that this is a very sensitive case requiring thorough investigation and the gathering of both personal and material evidence,” stated Meshari Selimaj, lawyer.
Last week, the Kosovo Police confiscated weapons and other military equipment in Banjskë, which they claim are related to the September 24 attack.
If an indictment had been issued beforehand, this evidence would have been deemed invalid.
“Once an indictment is raised, any evidence that could have been reviewed but wasn’t cannot be included. However, there is no legal barrier to introducing additional evidence after the indictment is raised, should it prove the involvement of other individuals, allowing investigations into those individuals to begin,” said lawyer Kadri Osaj.
Former Deputy Chairman of the Serb List, Milan Radojčić, took responsibility for the Banjskë attack and is currently believed to be in Serbia, even though Kosovo has long listed him as wanted.
Recently, Serbia confirmed that it had requested evidence from Kosovo regarding this case to enable the prosecution of the group in Serbia. However, Kosovo authorities refused, arguing that doing so would violate the law and the country’s sovereignty.
