
A video showing a 19-year-old man with an injured leg being dragged by police officers near Parliament has prompted the reaction of the State Police.
In an official announcement, the police announced that they have launched verifications to clarify the circumstances of the incident and the way the young man was treated. The Director General of Police has ordered the immediate suspension from duty of four officers and the Chief of Order at Police Station No. 1.
A disciplinary investigation has also been launched against the suspended employees by the Directorate of Professional Standards. The Police Supervision Agency, in cooperation with the Prosecutor's Office, has also launched investigations into the case. The State Police emphasizes that any employee who has violated procedures or exceeded their powers will be held accountable.
Meanwhile, Interior Minister Ervin Demo has ordered a full investigation into the case.
State Police reaction:
In relation to the video published in the media, which shows 19-year-old LB, injured in the leg, being accompanied by Police officers near the Parliament to be taken to the hospital for medical assistance, the State Police has immediately launched verifications to clarify the circumstances of the case and the manner in which he was treated by Police officers.
Despite the verifications initiated, the General Director of the State Police has ordered the immediate suspension from duty of four Police employees, as well as the Chief of Order at Police Station No. 1, Deputy Commissioner FK. The Directorate of Professional Standards in the State Police has launched a disciplinary investigation against them.
Also, by order of the Director General, a special group has been established, under the direction of the Directorate of Professional Standards, to verify and analyze all actions of Police employees, from the beginning to the end of the rally, as well as the implementation of standard work procedures. Any employee who has violated procedures or exceeded their competences will be held accountable.
Meanwhile, the Police Supervision Agency, in cooperation with the Prosecutor's Office, has launched investigations into the case.
The State Police emphasizes that the violent acts that have been taking place for hours in the capital, including the damage, destruction and burning of property, have nothing to do with the peaceful exercise of the right to protest and cannot be justified under any circumstances.
The State Police calls on masked individuals and those who commit acts of violence and destruction to stop immediately, as they will face the force of the law.
The State Police also asks citizens to distance themselves from violent individuals, to guarantee their safety.