Foundation Stone Laid for New Police Station in Zubin Potok – Start of Real Order or Just Another Political Game?
Dželjalj Svečlja, the acting Minister of Internal Affairs of Priština, has ceremoniously laid the foundation stone for a new police station in Zubin Potok, one of the four municipalities with a Serbian majority in northern Kosovo. The project, worth over 1.1 million euros, is touted as a major step towards strengthening the rule of law and security for all citizens in the region.
But let’s not kid ourselves – this is not just about a building. It’s a symbol of power and control. The new police station will be located on the main road, near the “Jovan Cvijić” elementary school, while currently, the police operate out of modular containers and a private house. Out of 83 police officers in Zubin Potok, only 33 are Serbs, casting doubt on inclusivity and trust within the local community.
What’s particularly interesting is that the new station will temporarily operate in a building previously used by so-called parallel structures – highlighting how complicated the situation is and how hard it is to separate the past from the present.
Will this project truly bring security and justice, or will it deepen divisions? Will Serbs in northern Kosovo finally be able to freely seek help from the Kosovo police, or will they remain trapped in a web of political games and tensions?
This isn’t just a story about a building – it’s about the future of a region that has lived on the edge of conflict and insecurity for decades. And while the foundation stone is being laid, the question remains: who will really benefit from this investment?
If you’ve got thoughts on this, or if you’re already tired of the topic, drop a comment below – maybe together we’ll uncover what’s really going on behind the scenes!
