
Earlier, the Kosovo Prosecutorial Council also suspended the Chief Prosecutor of Peja, Lumturije Vuçetaj, and prosecutor Arlinda Nallbani-Gacaferri.
According to the official announcement of the Kosovo Police, the suspensions were carried out following the recommendation of the Kosovo Police Inspectorate (IPK), while a preliminary investigation has been launched against the officers for their actions or inactions in handling the case.
Among the suspended officials are the acting regional director of the Peja Police, the head of Regional Investigations, the commander and deputy commander of the Peja Police Station, as well as other leaders of police structures. The measures also include four police investigators from this station.
Kosovo Police announced that the suspensions were undertaken in the interest of independent investigations, institutional accountability, and determining individual responsibilities in handling the case.
Meanwhile, the Kosovo Prosecutorial Council has also suspended the Chief Prosecutor of the Basic Prosecution Office of Peja, Lumturije Vuçetaj, and prosecutor Arlinda Nallbani-Gacaferri, from duty, in the context of developments related to the case.
Investigations are continuing to clarify whether there were violations or institutional shortcomings in the handling of the case.