Minister of Interior, Pançe Toshkovski, declared that municipal water systems should not be secured by either the Army or the Police. During a press conference at the Crisis Management Center in Skopje, Toshkovski stipulated that the specific institutions legally responsible for managing these systems within local municipalities must execute the duties and competencies defined by law. The discussion centered on the current state of the Gostivar water supply.
Toshkovski provided an update indicating that the available water is currently restricted to technical applications and cannot be used for consumption or food preparation. When questioned by journalists regarding the need to enhance security measures—specifically, increasing the frequency of police controls or involving military personnel, suggestions put forth by the opposition—Toshkovski reiterated his position. He firmly stated that the involvement of the Army is unwarranted in the management of the water supply infrastructure.
The Minister’s statement emphasized a return to localized administrative accountability for the water infrastructure. Toshkovski’s directive underscores that operational security and maintenance of the water supply must remain within the purview of the designated municipal authorities, rather than relying on external security forces. This clarification addresses ongoing concerns about the integrity and usability of the local water resources following recent assessments.
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