The parents of the 5-year-old from Lipjan, the child under doctors' care, stop for 48 hours

A serious event has been reported today by Kosovo Police, where a five-year-old child from Lipjan has been sent to Central Emergency. Kosovo University Clinical Centre (QKUK), referred to by the QKMF Lipjan, due to severe injuries and malnutrition allegations.

His parents have been arrested for violating family obligations.

The Pristina Constitutional Prosecutor's spokeswoman, Kaltrin Shala, has confirmed that the two suspects have been detained for 48 hours, while the State Prosecutor within the legal deadline will apply for the appointment of the detention measure to the competent court.

With your question, we're informing you that with the State Prosecutor's decision two (2) people have been detained at 48 hours, due to suspicion based on criminal acts “The violation of family obligations” according to Article 244 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kosovo, and the criminal act of heavy body legalisation” according to Article 186 of the KPRK. In this regard, the prosecutor of the case is taking all necessary investigative actions in this case. Meanwhile, the State Attorney within legal terms, will apply for the appointment of the detention measure to the competent court. Because of the sensitivity that the case cannot be offered in this regard, because the integrity of the investigation and the success of the investigation can be damaged, Shala said of the news.net.

Meanwhile, QKUK spokeswoman Mirlinda Qyqalla has confirmed that the 5-year-old child has marks of severe injuries on both legs accompanied by gangrenous changes and hypotropy, with suspicion of malnutrition. The child is in severe health and psychological condition, and is hospitalised in the Clinic of Pediatrics . Intensive Paddy Care Department for further treatment and monitoring.

The intensive treatment of the wounds is ongoing, as multidisciplinary consultations have been carried out with vascular surgeon, plastic surgeon, orthopedic, psychologist, child psychiatrist and social worker to offer full medical and psychosocial support,” has added Shala.

The child is currently under the supervision of medical staff and social workers, without the presence of parents or legal custody, in line with child protection and care procedures.

Kosovo police have indicated that the case occurred in Lipjan and that parents have been arrested for failing to care for and breach family obligations.