Cross Removed From Monument of Former RTS Host's Mother
Scandal in Šabac shook Serbia. Igor Karadarević claims a cross was removed from his mother's monument while other religious symbols remained untouched. The case has been reported to the police.
TL;DR
- A cross was removed from a monument at the Šabac city cemetery.
- The monument belongs to the mother of Igor Karadarević, former RTS host and director of 'Ritam Evrope'.
- The monument also features a crescent moon and star, symbolizing an Islamic heritage.
- Karadarević believes the removal was due to objections from an imam named Muhamed Suljić, who allegedly threatened to have the monument demolished if the cross was not removed.
- Karadarević stated the monument was intended to symbolize unity and coexistence between different faiths, given his parents' mixed marriage.
- Police were called to the scene, and the public prosecutor and forensic experts were informed.
- The imam, Muhamed Suljić, was questioned by police and reportedly stated he would resolve the 'problem' himself.