A serious incident has been reported in Mitrovica, where employees of the Regional Water Company “Mitrovica” were fired upon during a field inspection into illegal water connections.
What is being reported about the incident
According to media in Kosovo, the shooting took place this Wednesday, while water utility workers were checking suspected cases of illegal connections.
From the information made public so far, no injuries have been reported, although the incident once again raises serious questions about the safety of field workers while carrying out their duties.
The suspect fled the scene
According to reports, the person suspected of opening fire fled the scene.
The full circumstances of the incident have not yet been clarified, while the exact sequence of events that preceded the use of the weapon also remains unclear.
The police version
Police said the person in question is suspected of the offenses of “Assault on an official person” and “Unauthorized possession of a weapon and use of a weapon.”
At this stage, this remains the official version of the authorities, while no further details have been given on the identification or capture of the suspect.
The incident highlights the tension that often accompanies inspections targeting illegal connections, a long-standing problem that not infrequently collides with the lack of security in the field.
For the moment, authorities have confirmed that there were no injuries, while the suspected perpetrator remains at large.