Sanel Kajan, a representative in the Parliament of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina who had previously requested the removal of the mural, has called for an urgent investigation and accountability.
Kajan emphasized that groups celebrating convicted war criminals cannot and must not be stronger than state institutions.
He reminded of Article 145a of the Criminal Code of Bosnia and Herzegovina, which stipulates that anyone who awards recognition, a prize, or any memorial to a person convicted of genocide, crimes against humanity, or war crimes, as well as anyone who names a street, square, bridge, or institution after such a person, or in any way glorifies a war criminal, must be punished with imprisonment for at least three years.
He particularly highlighted that the penalties are equally severe for officials, responsible persons, or employees in government institutions who violate these provisions.
Kajan raised a public question: how did the group that prevented the removal of the mural know the exact date and time of the scheduled action? He noted that this information was known exclusively to the Inspection Service, the acting inspector, and the person or company that received the order for removal.
"It can be concluded that there is an internal leak of information. Who is protecting those who break the law, and who from the state ranks is directly sabotaging the execution of justice? Has the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Herzegovina-Neretva Canton identified those who did not allow the law of the state of Bosnia and Herzegovina to be carried out?" Kajan asked, demanding an urgent investigation and accountability.