Three people were arrested today in South Mitrovica, as they are suspected of kidnapping and raping an 18-year-old girl.

The police announce that the 20-year-old man with the initials HM and the 21-year-old man with the initials GB have been arrested for the crime of kidnapping.

"Their arrest was made based on reasonable suspicions and evidence provided, that in the evening hours of August 12, 2022, in Mitrovica, the two suspects kidnapped the 18-year-old female/Kosovar victim, who they forcibly entered in the car, in which case he was subjected to various forms of violence, causing bodily injuries.

The victim was offered the necessary medical treatment", the media release states.

Further, it is known that the police investigators, based on the additional statement of the victim, have managed to discover that the victim of the kidnapping case months ago was the victim of rape by the suspect BM, 34 years old, an act that was not reported by the victim.

"Regarding the criminal acts, a series of operative and investigative actions were undertaken, including raids in two locations where material evidence related to the criminal acts was found."

Based on reasonable suspicion and the evidence provided, the 20- and 21-year-old are being investigated for the criminal offense of 'Kidnapping', while the 34-year-old is being investigated for the criminal offense of 'Rape'.

After the interview, the three suspects were detained for 48 hours by decision of the prosecutor of the case.

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Telegraph

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