Former Parish Elder Assaulted at Kalētu Parish Residents' Council Meeting
During a meeting of the Kalētu parish residents' council, a municipal communal administration worker assaulted the head of the Rucava and Dunika union administration, who previously served as the head of the Bārta and Kalētu parish union administration.
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An assault occurred on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at a meeting of the Kalētu parish residents' council. A worker from the municipal communal administration attacked the head of the Rucava and Dunika union administration, who had previously led the Bārta and Kalētu parish union administration. The motives behind the attack remain unclear, and law enforcement authorities are investigating the incident. The victim was taken to a medical facility for treatment. The municipality and the residents' council have expressed shock and condemned the violence, pledging to take action to determine the circumstances and hold the perpetrator accountable. Local residents are concerned about safety during municipal meetings, and the incident may affect future cooperation between parish administrations.
