Student: JZO commander threatened to rape me, slapped me, banged my head against the wall

Nikolina told N1 that she, Stevan, and another friend were heading home to avoid a risky situation when they passed by the Serbian Government building. Suddenly, JZO members, police, and numerous masked men burst out of the garage, attacking people with batons and telescopic clubs. She noted that most of the assailants were in civilian clothing and were wearing balaclavas.

Nikolina said she was unaware that Stevan had also been detained until they were both brought into the garage.

“They forced us to lie on the floor, and treated us like criminals. Some of us were bound with zip ties or handcuffs and told to keep our faces down. After a few moments, JZO Commander Marko Kricak showed up. They made us empty our bags, and that’s when things escalated for me. They found my camera, which was off, but when turned on, it showed a red light indicating it was empty. That’s when they started calling me names, saying, ‘You were recording us!’ They smashed my friends’ phones, took mine, and broke it in half. They also confiscated my camera, saying I’d never see it again,” Nikolina recounted.

The worst part, Nikolina said, was the physical assault by Kricak. “He slapped me and slammed my head against the wall,” she said.

“He threatened to strip me and rape me in front of everyone, saying they’d all watch. I was visibly furious, and he told me I should beg him to stop beating me. I refused to stay silent, which made him even more violent,” she added.

Nikolina said they were held in the garage for three hours before being taken to the Majke Jevrosime police station. “When they loaded everyone into the van, they told me to stay behind. I was terrified of being left alone with Kricak. I begged a police officer to help me, and he did—I want to thank him because I truly believe he saved me. They offered me medical assistance and asked if I needed to see a doctor. I’ll probably go for a check-up today because the pain hasn’t stopped,” she added.

At the police station, Nikolina said they were held for about two hours, though she was detained for an additional 20 to 30 minutes.

“Different officers came in and out, talking about potential charges. But when I mentioned I’d call my lawyer, who’s also an MP from the People’s Movement of Serbia (NPS), their attitude completely changed. They told me there was no need to call anyone,” she said.

Stevan Zdravkovic showed Nikolina’s broken phone and provided further details about the incident.