A tragic incident occurred at a house party in Croatia, resulting in the death of a 25-year-old man and injuries to three others after a hand grenade accidentally exploded. The unfortunate event took place in the city of Knin, where a Yugoslavia-era weapon was passed to the victim by another 25-year-old man, leading to the fatal detonation due to improper handling.
Aside from the fatality, a 23-year-old man and a 21-year-old woman also suffered injuries from the blast. Authorities have initiated a criminal investigation to determine the source of the M-75 grenade and how it came into possession at the party.
Following Croatia's War of Independence from 1991 to 1995, a significant number of weapons found their way into private hands, contributing to incidents like this. Additionally, parts of the country remain contaminated by landmines from the conflict, posing ongoing risks to the population.
The Sibenik-Knin police department, responsible for the region where the tragedy occurred, reported that over 5,000 items have been voluntarily surrendered to authorities in the area this year alone. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers associated with mishandling weapons and the importance of proper weapon control and disposal measures to prevent such tragedies in the future.
