All dailies report on the assassination of Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK) candidate for Parliament, Elvis Pista, who was gunned down by unknown assailants on Sunday morning in the town of Rahovec/Orahovac. Over 2,000 people attended the funeral on Sunday. The police have not arrested anyone in relation to the killing, but has offered €10,000 to anyone with information that can help resolve the case. The Basic Prosecution in Gjakove/Djakovica said it has some information about the case, but will not reveal anything until the verification process is completed. The police issued a statement saying that Pista was shot in the back by four bullets from a small caliber weapon that probably had a silencer. Outgoing Prime Minister Hashim Thaci sent his condolences to the family of the deceased. “I condemn in harshest terms this ugly criminal act that has outraged the whole country. On behalf of myself and the government of Kosovo, I express my deepest sympathies and our greatest solidarity and support”, said Thaci. He added that law enforcement agencies are undertaking all necessary steps to ensure that those responsible for the killing will face justice.
Tribuna reports that a march against killings in general took place in Rahovec/Orahovac after Pista’s funeral and was led by PDK deputy leaders Kadri Veseli and Hajredin Kuci. Hundreds of people who attended Pista’s funeral also took part in the march. Bota Sot quotes family members and associates as saying that Pista did not have problems with anyone. Gazeta Express however published a document showing that Pista had a weapon permit and it quotes people close to the victim as saying that he used to carry a weapon and that earlier he had some troubles.
