Arlinda Zekaj’s murder, 11 Kosovo police officials in Peja are suspended
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29/10/2026 15:46
The Kosovo Police has suspended 11 police officers related to the handling of the case of the victim Arlinda Zekaj in Vitomirica of Peja.
According to the Police announcement, the suspensions were made based on the recommendation of the Police Inspectorate of Kosovo (IPK), while a preliminary investigation is being conducted against the officials for their actions or inactions in this case.
Among those suspended are the acting regional director of the Police in Peja, the head of Regional Investigations, the commander and deputy commander of the Police Station in Peja, as well as other police officials.
Also, the head of the Investigations Sector, the acting head of the Operations Sector at the Police Station in Peja, the commander of the Substation in Vitomirica and four police investigators have been suspended.
The police announced that the suspensions were undertaken in the interest of developing independent investigations, institutional accountability and determining individual responsibilities in handling the case.
The institution has emphasized that it remains committed to maintaining integrity and providing services in a fair and impartial manner, as well as that it will cooperate with all relevant institutions.
