The trial of Kerim Lucarevic, accused of war crimes in Sarajevo’s Dobrovoljacka Street in May 1992, began with the reading of charges and an opening statement by the Prosecutor’s Office of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Prosecutor Mladen Vukojicic presented the charges, alleging that as the commander of the Military Police of the Republic Territorial Defense, Lucarevic failed to take necessary actions to prevent or punish those responsible for the killings and mistreatment of soldiers and civilians in a Yugoslav People's Army (JNA) convoy on May 3, 1992.

The indictment states that eight individuals were killed and 19 injured during the attack on the JNA convoy, with other participants reportedly disarmed, detained, and subjected to physical and psychological abuse.

Prosecutor Vukojicic asserted that the convoy was a non-combatant formation with a significant number of civilians and medical personnel, challenging claims that it was a legitimate military target. He also alleged that Lucarevic knew of these actions through a clear reporting chain but failed to intervene or use his authority to address the crimes, Detektor.ba wrote.

Lucarevic, who attended with medical support, acknowledged the charges but questioned their accuracy, stating, “I believe this did not happen exactly as described.” His defence lawyer, Marsela Bajramovic, indicated that their opening statements would follow the prosecution's presentation of evidence.

The Prosecutor’s Office previously charged Ejup Ganic and nine others for the same incident. The trial will continue on a date to be announced.