Ardian Kallami, a 47-year-old man from Barbullush, Shkodra, was found dead today in his home. The 47-year-old’s relatives claim that he committed suicide as a result of the police brutality he experienced in the police precinct two days before.
In a statement for the media, the victim’s brother said that Kallami “was unfairly arrested by the police on Saturday. Police officers, who assaulted him, are entirely to blame.”
According to BalkanWeb, Ardian Kallami himself,recorded his interrogation by the police who accused him of theft. The video is 17 minutes long and in it one can hear the victim state: “Why are you beating me, I’m not the thief.”
Based on the accusations of Kallami’s relatives and the recording, the Interior Affairs and Complaints Service at the Ministry of Interior Affairs has launched an investigation into the incident.
Recently, a youth belonging to the Roma minority was found dead in a police cell under suspect circumstances, while images of a journalist beaten by the police on Saturday made rounds through the media.
