Higher Court in Bijelo Polje Confirms Indictment Against Alija Balijagić for Brutal Double Murder!
Hell in Bijelo Polje
The Higher Court in Bijelo Polje did not budge an inch! It confirmed the indictment against Alija Balijagić (64), accused of a brutal double murder that shook Montenegro last October. Yes, you read that right – the man who cold-bloodedly killed two acquaintances, Jovan (60) and Milenka Madžgalj (69), now faces up to 40 years in prison.
How Did the Crime Happen?
On October 25, in the village of Sokolac near Bijelo Polje, Balijagić approached the victims’ home, broke a window, and fired three shots from a hunting rifle. Jovan and Milenka were killed on the spot while watching TV. After that, he entered the house, ransacked it, and fled. The manhunt lasted 27 days, and he was arrested in Serbia near Priboj, in an abandoned house with at least two hunting rifles.
Psychiatric Evaluation – The Missing Key Evidence
The defense attorney, Milorad Vlahović, requested a psychiatric evaluation to determine if Balijagić was sane at the time of the crime. The court rejected this, stating there was no basis to mitigate the indictment. Was Balijagić aware of his actions or acting in a state of strong emotional disturbance? That remains unknown, but the court decided there was no reason to soften the charges.
Escape and Detention
After the crime, Balijagić was on the run for 27 days and was arrested on November 21. Serbia extradited him to Montenegro on March 17 this year. Since then, he has been in custody, with his detention extended multiple times due to the risk of escape and potential reoffending.
What Does This Mean for Justice in Montenegro?
This case is yet another proof that justice sometimes moves slowly, but it moves. Still, there is a bitter taste due to the absence of the key evidence – the psychiatric evaluation. Will the truth about the accused’s mental state ever be known? Or will justice remain only on paper?
Conclusion
Alija Balijagić is charged with the cold-blooded murder of two people, the court confirmed the indictment and rejected mitigation. He faces up to 40 years in prison, but the question of his sanity still hangs in the air. Is this the true end of a dark story or just the beginning of a new drama in Montenegro’s judiciary?
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