Belgrade, Serbia. The commander of the Belgrade Police Directorate, Veselin Milic, was arrested on Friday on suspicion of concealing a murder and assisting in the disposal of a victim’s body, Serbian media reported, citing sources within the interior ministry.
Arrests and allegations
Authorities also arrested another suspect accused of carrying out the killing, along with three police officers assigned to Milic’s personal security detail.
Reported events leading to the case
According to the reports, the incident stems from a meeting allegedly organised by Milic on May 12 at a restaurant in Belgrade involving figures linked to rival criminal groups. One of the men present was identified as Aleksandar Nesovic, described in Serbian media as a member of the so-called New Belgrade gang.
The reports said an argument broke out during the meeting, after which the suspect allegedly shot Nesovic dead.
Investigation and missing body
Milic and his bodyguards are accused of helping remove the body and attempting to clear the scene of incriminating evidence.
The victim’s wife reported him missing the following day, telling police she had last spoken to him by telephone while he was at the restaurant.
Serbian media said forensic investigators later discovered traces of blood belonging to the victim, leading investigators to uncover the alleged crime and the suspected involvement of the police commander. The body of the victim has not yet been found.
Political reaction
Opposition parties called for the resignation of Interior Minister Ivica Dacic and the dismissal of Serbia’s police chief.
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