Lithuanian minister probes alleged cover-up of border guard assault

Lithuania's Interior Minister, Martynas Katelynas, has launched an investigation into allegations that information regarding an assault on officers of the State Border Guard Service (VSAT) was deliberately concealed. The inquiry seeks to determine who made the decisions to withhold or delay the dissemination of this information and why it was presented to the public in a specific manner.

Minister Katelynas emphasized that the primary goal of the investigation is not to punish individuals but to understand the systemic reasons behind the information handling. He stated that if evidence of systematic information concealment emerges, accountability will fall upon the head of VSAT. This probe underscores the importance of transparency and timely public communication, especially in matters concerning law enforcement and border security.

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If systematic information concealment is found, the head will have to take responsibility.

Rustamas Liubajevas, the head of VSAT, has reportedly stated that incidents of disobedience among officers occur frequently, suggesting that the specific assault might have been initially downplayed. Meanwhile, separate investigations are underway by the VSAT itself and the Prosecutor's Office concerning illegal state border crossing and resistance to officials, respectively.

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There are often such cases of disobedience, so the incident might have been not taken seriously.