Shkodër court releases man accused of attacking wife with hammer

A man, identified as Vlash Krajni, has been released from custody and placed under house arrest following an alleged brutal attack on his wife, Leza Krajni, in the village of Barbullush, Vau i Dejës.

According to reports, Krajni allegedly struck his wife multiple times in the head with a hammer. The victim was initially hospitalized in Shkodër in a coma before being transported via ambulance to Italy for specialized medical treatment. She has reportedly lost one eye due to the severity of the injuries and has undergone multiple surgeries for hemorrhaging.

The victim's brother, Ded Çeliku, has expressed outrage toward the Albanian justice system, questioning why the suspect was released before forensic medical examinations of the victim or a mental health evaluation of the perpetrator were completed. While the prosecution has accused Krajni of attempted murder based on family relations, he is currently under house arrest pending further investigation.