Croatian Deputy Prime Minister Faces Calls to Resign After Video of Shooting Incident Emerges
Josip Dabro under scrutiny after footage shows him discharging a firearm from a moving vehicle in populated area.
Croatian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Agriculture, Josip Dabro, is at the center of a political storm following the release of a video showing him discharging a firearm from a moving vehicle.
The incident has triggered widespread condemnation from political parties and civil society organizations demanding his resignation.
The video, acquired by the Croatian news portal Index, captures Dabro firing nine shots from a HS–2000 pistol through the window of a car, presumably in a populated area.
The scene unfolds to the background of blaring folk music, while Dabro, not appearing to aim at any particular target, jovially dedicates the act to his 'brother' Mario.
Notably, the footage reveals streetlights and a house, suggesting the close proximity to residential zones.
After firing, Dabro is seen casually placing the firearm in the glove compartment, before signing off with a farewell to Mario, wishing him a good night.
Following the video's emergence, Dabro acknowledged its authenticity, claiming that it predates his tenure in government.
He asserts that the video was intended for a personal acquaintance, Mario Radics, who subsequently released it publicly as a retaliatory act after a political fallout.
Addressing the public uproar, Dabro emphasized that the weapon was not loaded with live ammunition, asserting that 'at no time was anyone’s safety or property endangered.' He holds a legal permit for the firearm and has issued an apology, stressing that the incident does not align with his personal values.
The controversy has sent ripples through the Croatian political landscape, with mounting pressure from multiple parties and organizations advocating for Dabro's immediate resignation.
Meanwhile, the Croatian government has yet to formally address the incident, leaving its stance unclear as political tension escalates.
This incident not only tests Dabro’s political career but could also pose significant challenges for the Croatian government amid intensifying demands for accountability and transparency.
The incident has triggered widespread condemnation from political parties and civil society organizations demanding his resignation.
The video, acquired by the Croatian news portal Index, captures Dabro firing nine shots from a HS–2000 pistol through the window of a car, presumably in a populated area.
The scene unfolds to the background of blaring folk music, while Dabro, not appearing to aim at any particular target, jovially dedicates the act to his 'brother' Mario.
Notably, the footage reveals streetlights and a house, suggesting the close proximity to residential zones.
After firing, Dabro is seen casually placing the firearm in the glove compartment, before signing off with a farewell to Mario, wishing him a good night.
Following the video's emergence, Dabro acknowledged its authenticity, claiming that it predates his tenure in government.
He asserts that the video was intended for a personal acquaintance, Mario Radics, who subsequently released it publicly as a retaliatory act after a political fallout.
Addressing the public uproar, Dabro emphasized that the weapon was not loaded with live ammunition, asserting that 'at no time was anyone’s safety or property endangered.' He holds a legal permit for the firearm and has issued an apology, stressing that the incident does not align with his personal values.
The controversy has sent ripples through the Croatian political landscape, with mounting pressure from multiple parties and organizations advocating for Dabro's immediate resignation.
Meanwhile, the Croatian government has yet to formally address the incident, leaving its stance unclear as political tension escalates.
This incident not only tests Dabro’s political career but could also pose significant challenges for the Croatian government amid intensifying demands for accountability and transparency.
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