A Year of Pain and Grief: The Murder of Young Policeman Nikola Krsmanović and His Bereaved Family
Nikola Krsmanović, a young policeman from Draginac, was murdered nearly a year ago near Loznica. His killer, Faton Hajrizi, a convicted criminal from Kosovo and Metohija, shot Nikola during a night shift. The Krsmanović family, mother Ljiljana and father Milenko, have been living in unbearable pain and sorrow for a year after losing their son.
Life Cut Short in Its Prime Nikola loved his job and performed it with great dedication. He had plans for life, but all his dreams were shattered on that fateful day. He was young, full of life, having just returned to his hometown Draginac after ten years in Belgrade. His death left a void that nothing can fill.
Family in Agony His parents describe how their life has been reduced to daily visits to the cemetery, lighting candles and sitting in silence. Mother Ljiljana recalls the last night with Nikola when he went to his night shift, and she was in Switzerland with their daughter. The morning after the night shift, the family received the terrible news – Nikola was killed.
Father Milenko remembers the moment he learned of his son’s death, surrounded by police and friends. The family is grateful to everyone who supported them, but nothing can bring back their Nikola.
Details of the Tragedy Nikola was standing with a colleague at a gas station when they noticed a suspicious car with license plates from Tutin. They stopped the vehicle, and the driver, a taxi driver, was terrified and trembling. When Nikola checked the passenger, the taxi driver pulled out a gun and shot Nikola three times, then shot his colleague. Nikola, wounded, managed to resist but was hit in the head and died.
The killer left his phone and documents in the car, and his accomplices were located in the Republic of Srpska. There are various stories about what exactly happened, but the family will never know the full truth.
Nikola as a Man and Policeman Mother Ljiljana describes Nikola as a special child, beloved at school and among teachers. Even in seventh grade, he knew he wanted to become a policeman. After successfully completing training in the gendarmerie, he moved to Belgrade, bought an apartment, and took his job seriously.
He loved his homeland, nature, dogs, and helped everyone around him. His love for his job and people was immense. Family and friends still cherish his memory, and a puppy Nikola once gave to his mother often lies by his grave.
Aftermath and Memories After his death, a day of mourning was declared in Loznica, and a street in his hometown Draginac bears his name. The family still lives in pain, unable to come to terms with the loss. His mother says she still talks to his picture every day and waits for him to come back.
Colleagues from the gendarmerie are available to the family 24/7, and memories of Nikola live on through stories, memories, and the love he left behind.
Conclusion This tragedy is a reminder of how fragile life is and how important it is to cherish those we love. Nikola Krsmanović is not just a number in statistics – he was a young man with dreams, family, and friends who will never forget him.
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