Kumanovo, 2 December 2024 (MIA) – A car owned by public prosecutor Xhelal Bajrami was completely burned down in Kumanovo. Speaking to MIA, Bajrami confirmed the incident saying he expected the perpetrators to be found soon.

“I expect and I hope the perpetrator/s of this crime will be found soon. The car was privately owned and parked in front of the house. No other damage was made,” stated Bajrami on Monday.

Earlier today, the Public Prosecutor’s Office of the Republic of North Macedonia said in a press release that a Kumanovo public prosecutor was dispatched to the crime scenes where two cars were torched as well as commercial premises. 

“All actions were taken and possible motives are being investigated. Evidence from the scene was collected to be investigated all the while CCTV footage is also being reviewed,” said the press release. 

It was reported to the Kumanovo police at around 3 am that commercial premises and three vehicles parked in three streets in the city were torched.

Fitor Jakupi, DUI member who was elected councillor in the Municipality of Kumanovo, posted on social media photos of his photocopying shop that was also torched.

In a reaction, DUI demanded investigation into the incidents be launched immediately and perpetrators be brought to justice. The opposition party said the incidents aimed at inciting hatred and interethnic division calling on the international community to react. 

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