A 34-year-old gendarmerie officerpart of the police, was part of the permanent security of the diplomatic mission Israel. He was shot in the neck on Saturday morning and he was taken to hospital, where surgery was performed.
“MJ for self-defense opened fire on the attacker, who died as a result of the wounds he sustained,” the Ministry of Internal Affairs said in a statement. Serbia.
Serbia. Attack on a policeman in Belgrade. The uniformed officer is fighting for his life
The Gendarmerie is a unit of the Serbian police responsible for securing high-risk gatherings, assistance in crisis situations and combating terrorism.
Minister of Interior Ivica Daczić noted that “there is no doubt, that we are dealing with a terrorist attack.” A preventive arrest has already been made in connection with the incident several peoplewhich were nearby embassy security stations.
– These are people known to the security services, have ties with Wahhabism (fundamentalist religious and political doctrine of Islam – ed.). They are converts who have undergone from Orthodoxy to Islam – said Dacic.
Belgrade. Increased police presence on the streets
– The attacker approached the gendarme several times and asked where the museum was. After a while, he returned, he pulled a crossbow out of his bag and shot him in the neck – said the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. – We are committing all our efforts to this make sure there won't be another attack soon – added the minister.
In the Serbian capital police presence increased near embassies, state institutions, shopping centers and the most frequently visited promenades. In connection with the attack, the head of the Ministry of Interior of Serbia announced the introduction red degree terrorist threat. This means reinforced checks and an increased police presence across the country.
During the attack the Israeli embassy was closed, and its employees and diplomats were outside the facility, the embassy confirmed, quoted by N1 television.
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