Ivan Rasokov, the Director of the Regional Directorate of the Ministry of Interior in Haskovo, has resigned from his position. Interior Minister Daniel Mitov accepted the resignation, as announced during a briefing in Shumen. The resignation follows scrutiny related to the investigation of the murder of an 18-year-old girl in the city.

Dialog Breakdown Cited

Minister Mitov attributed the resignation to issues with communication regarding the investigation.He described it as poor communication – the “uninhabited” version of the police chief in the case of the 18 -year -old girl in the city.

Mitov elaborated, Or was insufficiently informed or there was bias to a particular version. This statement suggests potential concerns about the details Rasokov received or how it was interpreted during the investigation.

Ministry Defends Investigation

Despite the resignation, Mitov asserted that the Ministry of Interior fulfilled its responsibilities in the murder investigation of Magdalen. He stated, The Interior Ministry has done its job.

Mitov addressed criticisms and accusations leveled against the Ministry,particularly those he characterized as politically motivated. He warned against those who are trying to destroy the image of the Ministry of interior, to delay yesterday in Haskovo and to measure. They will be searched and they will be held responsible by law. This strong statement underscores the Ministry’s determination to protect its reputation and pursue legal action against those making false claims.

Addressing Claims of Delayed Response

Mitov refuted allegations that a faster police response could have saved the victim’s life. He stated emphatically, If the police acted faster, the girl would have been found alive, they were wrong. He clarified the timeline of events, explaining:

Anyone who claims this thing – it is indeed lying.Unluckily, the murder happened in the early hours of April 26. The signal filed with the Ministry of interior is at 8 pm. when the signal was submitted to the Ministry of Interior – the girl was already killed. Employees in the Haskovo Regional Directorate reveal the murder and collect all the evidence.

According to Mitov, the murder occurred early on April 26, but the report was not filed with the Ministry of Interior until 8 p.m. By that time, the victim had already been killed. He emphasized that the Haskovo Regional Directorate employees promptly investigated the murder and gathered evidence.

Evidence Handed to Prosecutor’s Office

The Minister emphasized the swiftness and thoroughness of the police work, stating that For three days, police officers collected all evidence and handed them over to the prosecutor’s office, adding that the evidence would be sufficient for a conviction.