The Constitutional Court in Pristina has appointed the detention measure for Zikica Belosevic, 59, and Gruica Belosevic, 56, who are suspected of involvement in war crimes against the civilian population during the war in Kosovo, specifically in the Pasacra of Padica in the municipality of Istog.
The decision was made today, on October 30th 2026, following the request of the Special Prosecutor of the Republic of Kosovo.
The identity of the two detainees, Zikica and Gruica BelosevicThe Signal newspaper had discovered it exclusively the day before, October 29th.
According to the Court’s announcement, after holding the hearing, the trial of the preliminary procedure has approved the Special Prosecutor’s request, appointing from a month’s detention for each.
The defendants allegedly committed criminal work in co-ordination War crimes against the civilian population, from Article 142, regarding Article 22 of former Penal Laws h – RSFJ.
Court: Risk of Escape in Serbia
In reasoning with the verdict, the Court has estimated that there is real danger that Zikica and Gruica Belosevic, if released, could avoid prosecution and become unable to obtain justice organs.
That assessment, according to the Court, also relies on the fact that both defendants have citizenship of the Republic of Serbia.
Similarly, the Court has found there is danger that they will prevent normal criminal procedure development.
For these reasons, it has been estimated that detention is the necessary measure for ensuring unhindered development of the procedure.
The signal revealed their identity and evidence found during the raid exclusively
The signal newspaper had exclusively reported that Zikica Belosevic had been arrested on the morning of October 29th in the village of Osojan of Istog, following the ongoing investigation into the Imeraj family’s Massacre, located on March 26, 1999.
According to signal sources, during the search of the house and escorts on Zikica Belosevic’s property, investigators had found a service booklet in the Serbian Army, under which he had been a war participant until 14 June 1999.
Also found were a war veteran’s membership booklet and eight different photographs.
These materials have been seized under investigation, while their importance for eventual criminal responsibility will be assessed during the procedure.
Gruica Belosevic arrested at Cerkolez
Under the same operation, investigators had located and arrested Gruica Belosevic in the village of Cercolez in Istog, about 10:50.
During the search of his property, according to information provided by the signal, no material evidence had been found.
After the arrest, Zikica and Gruica Belosevic were accompanied to the War Crimes Investigation Directorate, where they were interviewed
Note: The people mentioned in this news are considered innocent until their guilt is confirmed by court’s firm form.
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