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PM Marković at PMQs regarding nationalistic attacks on Igor Tomkić: State's response to such cases will be decisive and clear
Published on: May 28, 2019 • 8:30 PM Author: PR Service
"Montenegro has been proven to be the safe and secure home of every citizen and its inhabitants. ... I am sure that the State has the strength to protect the Tomkić family in Berane and every family in our country," Prime Minister Duško Marković said at the Prime Minister's Questions answering the question of the Parliamentary Club of the Bosniak party, the coalition "Shqiptaret and Vendosur - Albanians Decisively" - Forca, DUA and AA and the Croatian Civil Initiative, on how the Government assesses the security of Igor Tomkić from Berane, who was victim of nationalistic attack several months ago.
Condemning the attacks, the Prime Minister said that the response of the State will be decisive and clear in this, and in any other attempt to violate the coexistence, that is, the violation of the rights, freedoms and security of every individual, as our fundamental values. He added that the case of arson attack at a facility belonging to Tomkić was solved and that a person suspected of the crime was identified and deprived of his liberty.
"Two persons, suspected of having previously physically attacked Tomkić, were identified and deprived of their liberty. The public is adequately informed about all these results and police activities. Furthermore, according to the information I received from the Ministry of the Interior, at this moment the police have no knowledge that would indicate that the security of Igor Tomkić and his family is endangered. Regardless of circumstance, the Police Directorate has been carrying out continuous operational measures and actions aimed at protecting the Tomkić family and their property, given the previous crimes committed to their detriment. Also, I am informed that police officers are in constant communication with Mr. Tomkić and they take all the necessary activities in order for him and his family to be safe. The Tomkić family was provided with psychosocial, intellectual, and medical support and assistance. Therefore, we will agree that the institutions reacted in accordance with their competences, which I welcome on this occasion," the Prime Minister said.
The Prime Minister recalled that the Government, immediately after the attack unanimously decided to allocate and pay EUR 12,000 for the reconstruction of the burned facility, as well as additional funds so that Igor Tomkić could buy the necessary assortment for the store and continue with his entrepreneurial business.
"As you can see, apart from a strong condemnation of violence, the State's response includes family security, the criminal and legal prosecution of responsible persons for endangering security and destroying the assets of the Tomkić family is completed, with adequate existential support and assistance. Institutional organisation and determination of the Government in this case was also recognised by the Council for the civil control of the police work, which welcomed the decisive reaction of the institutions as a whole. Public statements of this democratic and civic body were aimed at the development of a positive social environment that neither tolerates nor forgives violence. I am sure that the State has the strength to protect the Tomkić family in Berane, and every family in our country," Prime Minister Duško Marković stressed.
PUBLIC RELATIONS SERVICE OF THE GOVERNMENT OF MONTENEGRO
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