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Human remains found in Zubin Potok municipality; Kosovo prosecutors confirm exhumation

July 28, 2026, 11:15 PMUpdated: July 29, 2026, 12:14 PM

Human remains were found in the village of Mala Kaludra in Zubin Potok municipality. A Kosovo Institute of Forensic Medicine representative said the initial assessment considers them of forensic interest; further conclusions require expert examination.

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Remains found

Human remains were found near Mala Kaludra in Zubin Potok municipality; an initial assessment found them to be of forensic interest.

Court order issued

The work is being carried out at the Kosovo Special Prosecutor’s request and under a Pristina Basic Court order.

Examination still pending

Officials say conclusions require exhumation, autopsy and identification; the mountainous site needs access preparation.

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Exhumation process

Human remains found in Zubin Potok; Kosovo prosecutors confirm exhumation

Danas reports the initial assessment of Institute of Forensic Medicine doctor Ditor Haljiti: the remains were found in Mala Kaludra and are of forensic interest. The published information establishes neither identity nor circumstances of death.

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Overall takeaway

Danas confirms the start of an official exhumation, but the identity of the deceased, the circumstances of death and any link to missing persons have not been established.