Detention Lifted for Former Belgrade Police Chief Veselin Milić

Veselin Milić, the former head of Belgrade police, will now defend himself from freedom after the Higher Court in Belgrade decided to lift his pre-trial detention. The court determined that all legal bases for keeping him in custody have ceased to exist. Milić was reportedly released from the Central Prison in Belgrade immediately following the decision. He was arrested in connection with the murder of Aleksandar Nešović, also known as Baja, who was allegedly a member of the "Kekina group." The suspected direct perpetrator, Saša Vuković Boske, has been in detention since May 14. Nešović's body was discovered buried in a barrel near Jarkovačko Lake, close to Inđija. Initially, Milić was suspected of being present during the crime and of participating with three other police officers in concealing evidence, but these charges were dismissed. The current accusation against Milić is the failure to report a crime, specifically the murder.