Commemoration held for 12 victims killed in Cetinje

(Patria) - The Mayor of Cetinje, Nikola Đurašković, said at the commemorative session regarding the tragedy in which 12 people were killed and 4 injured on January 1, that we all need to ask ourselves why something like this happened again in Cetinje and "how we, as a society, allowed such a tragedy to happen again".

The commemorative session was attended by the President of the country, ministers, ambassadors, mayors, as well as representatives of the executive and judicial authorities, and former president Milo Đukanović.

The Supreme State Prosecutor Milorad Marković, Minister of Health Vojislav Šimun, Minister of Foreign Affairs Ervin Ibrahimović attended the commemorative session...

The Mayor of the Capital City of Cetinje, Nikola Đurašković, was also present in the Government House.

He said that, with the grief that united everyone, "we have gathered before one of the most difficult challenges that has struck us as a community".

"Another tragedy of unprecedented proportions has struck Cetinje and Montenegro. The loss of 12 lives has left us in shock and disbelief. The loss of two angels who were symbols of innocence is particularly painful. They have left a void in our hearts. The only thing we can do is to offer our most sincere condolences to the families and to help them in their pain," said Đurašković.

He emphasized that this is not only a loss for the families, but for the entire society.

"As we bid farewell to our fellow citizens, we must all ask ourselves why something like this happened again in our city and how we, as a community and society, allowed such a tragedy to happen again. The state must react systematically. We owe this to the victims of these terrible crimes, their families, and future generations. We must and want to clearly demand accountability," stated Đurašković.

Aco Martinović from Cetinje killed 12 people with a firearm on January 1, and then committed suicide. Four people are undergoing treatment at the Clinical Center.

The Vice-President of the Assembly of the Capital City, Mirko Stanić, said that Cetinje is grateful to everyone who is with their fellow citizens in these difficult days.

"This is another unprecedented crime. I want us to remember well what a darkened mind did, and to find the strength together to do everything to ensure this never happens to anyone again. Our thoughts and wishes are directed towards the recovery of our injured fellow citizens," he said.