Students and citizens protest outside police station in Kruševac, demanding return of confiscated banner

Citizens and students gathered outside the Kruševac Police Administration, holding a 16-minute silent vigil to honor victims and demand the return of a banner. The banner, emblazoned with "Students are Winning," was confiscated by police on August 2nd during an EXPO caravan event in the city's main square.

The confiscation occurred without explanation, prompting the students and citizens to protest. They argue that the police's action violated their constitutionally guaranteed right to freedom of expression, as the banner contained no offensive messages and did not disrupt the EXPO event.

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Although we did not endanger the EXPO caravan event in any way, nor did the banner contain any offensive messages according to any legal basis, the police, by forcibly confiscating the banner, deprived citizens of their constitutionally guaranteed right to freedom of expression and opinion.

Miljan Gvozdenović, another Kruševac resident, reported that municipal police also confiscated his banner, which read "EXstreme Plunder of the Fatherland." He is awaiting an official document from the Misdemeanor Court to have it returned. The protesters highlighted the irony of showcasing new billions for the "future" through the EXPO caravan while accountability for 16 lost lives remains unaddressed.

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I received the answer from them that an official, written document from the Misdemeanor Court is awaited, which should state that there is no reason to retain this banner and that it will be returned to me then.