Police chief in email to colleagues about Hajar murder case: ‘Terrible outcome, but handled with care’
Police officials in Amsterdam have defended their handling of the disappearance and murder of 29-year-old Hajar, asserting that the decision not to immediately categorize the case as urgent did not change the outcome. Although critics argue earlier police intervention could have saved her life, officials maintain that the victim was already deceased when the report was filed.
Police chief Holla has defended the actions of law enforcement following the murder of 29-year-old Hajar in Amsterdam. Hajar went missing on October 4 and was killed that same day, reportedly inside a former school building in the Amsterdam-Buitenveldert area. While family members and critics have suggested that police could have saved her life by acting sooner, Holla insists that the initial decision not to escalate the case to urgent status did not affect the tragic outcome, as the victim had already passed away before the disappearance was reported. A 23-year-old suspect, identified as Abdi A., remains in custody as the investigation continues.
In a message to his team, Holla acknowledged the impact of the tragedy on his staff while addressing external criticism regarding their procedures. He stated that the case was handled with care and deliberation based on the information available at the time. Despite the controversy surrounding urgent text messages sent by the victim, the police maintain that their protocols were followed correctly under difficult circumstances.
Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
