From statements to the police, requests for protection and efforts to take the boy to the tragic night of his death from her brother-in-law, the chronology of the last months of Arlinda Zekaj reveals a serious story that raises serious questions about the responsible institutions’ response.
The signal paper brings the chronology of events that preceded the assassination of Arlinda Sylaj Zekiaj, who was killed on October 25th 2026 in the village of Vitomirica in Pec.
According to the published chronology, Arlinda had faced a long battle to have her son close to her, while constantly seeking the assistance of institutions.
Its history includes denouncing in the police, an effort to meet his son, and grave events that culminated in her murder.
From Marriage to Efforts to Take the Son
Chronologically, Arlinda had been separated from her husband for about a year, while during this period she had fought a battle for child care.
On June 23rd, after completing school education, the boy was taken from his ex-husband’s family and sent to Arlinda’s home. Then, according to the description, the former husband had gone to America, while the boy was staying with his family.
For months Arlinda had sought to see her son, but according to chronology, her efforts had not worked.
She had also sought help from the police and had followed legal ways of realising her parental rights.
October 20th. Days Before Tragedy
On October 20, the Court had ruled for the boy. Chronologically, he was interviewed by the Center for Social Work while expressing a desire to stay with his father.
However, Arlinda had continued her efforts to meet her.
On 21 October, she had gone to the Kosovo Police Inspectorate, where she had presented her concerns regarding handling the case by police officials in Pec.
One day later, October 22, about 15:30, he had gone to his former husband’s home in an effort to see his son.
According to chronology, the situation was tense and police officials intervened at the scene.
That same evening Arlinda had sought help from police, reporting that she had been threatened.
On October 23rd, after her work, she had returned to her home in Vitomirica. There, according to chronology, he had found the house damaged and informed the police.
On October 24, Arlinda had returned from work, but had faced problems with entering the house. According to the description, he was forced to seek help to get inside.
October 25th. The day Arlinda was killed
On Sunday, October 25th, Arlinda had gone to her family in Raddac.
Then he returned home, where, according to chronology, he had faced problems again and had sought police intervention.
By 20:47, she was headed to Peja Police to return home.
At 20:53, Arlinda was left by police officials on the street near the house, while according to chronology, there was no further contact with them.
Just two minutes later, at 20:55, she had been active in online communication for the last time.
Chronologically, recent messages exchanged with her sisters are related to fear and concern about her safety.
That very evening, Arlinda was killed with a axe, and her brother – in – law Albert Sylaj was suspected of murder.
He was arrested on October 27th, following police investigation.
Questions Asking Answers
The chronology of Arlinda’s last days raises serious questions about how the institutions handled its sickenings and pleas for help.
Why was a woman who had reported threats and requested police intervention not safe in her home?
Had proper assessment of the danger been made and the necessary provisions for its protection?
And the most serious question: Could the killing of Arlinda have been prevented if the institutions had acted differently?
These are issues requiring full investigation and answers documented by responsible institutions.
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