The case of the assassination of Arlinda Zekiaj in Vitomirica of Peja has highlighted a reported history of threats, domestic violence and defence requirements from institutions.
According to the prosecution’s file, the victim’s former husband, Jeton Sylaj, was faced with charges of murder. Arlinda, according to documents quoted in the media, had reported physical and psychological violence and threats while seeking assistance from relevant institutions.
On October 23rd, the Founding Prosecutor in Pec had filed charges against Sylyte of tinging, while the victim had announced the legal organs of the threat he faced three days before he was killed.
On October 27th, the Constitutional Court in Pec assigned Sylajt a month of detention under suspicion of criminal offence. According to the prosecution, he allegedly threatened Arlinda a few hours before the assassination, despite the defence order in force.
Other circumstances in the family conflict, including the infant boy’s request for a mother’s protective order, are mentioned in the Prosecution record. According to reports, the child did not fully understand the meaning of this command.
Meanwhile, for the murder of Arlinda Zekitaj, the suspect is Albert Sylaj, her former concern. Prior to the arrest of the police, he had expressed willingness to use himself but had demanded that ten minutes first be allowed to negotiate with his family.
He was arrested Tuesday about 23:40 in Decani, following operational and investigating police commitments.
According to Kosovo Police’s announcement, arrest was realised following actions taken by relevant police units and co-operation with citizens
The case has turned to institutional treatment of domestic violence cases and protection of people who report threats. Arlinda Zekij had sought assistance from the institutions and had informed the Prosecutor of the threat three days before he was killed.
Investigations and court procedures in the case continue, while the criminal responsibility of the suspects must be determined by the tribunal. /Telegraphy/