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Humanitarian Law CenterWhen I finished my part of the job in taking care of the wounded and determiningdeath of other persons, as a doctor I had nothing else to dothere, but I do know that Vulević and Simović were extremely angry becauseof what had happened. The Podujevo police was called and it wasinvolved in the further work in determining the circumstances of the eventin the yard, as far as I know, and I also know that this unit was ordered togo back to Belgrade or somewhere, but I do not know what was the reasonfor them to return.In response to the prosecutor’s question I can say that, besides the peoplethat I took care of and provided medical treatment, I inspected each bodyin line with the medical rules and regulations. According to my assessment,no medical assistance could have helped these people.There is no doubt that firearms inflicted the wounds on these people. Thewounds were fresh, and haemorrhage was still present, because at thetime, I was providing first aid for the wounded.After 28 March 1999, I left Podujevo with my unit and I do not know whatwas happening afterwards.I can say that I personally did not make any type of record or official reportbecause it was not a part of my job. I just acted ethically and tried to doeverything I could to help these people.As a doctor I can say that the wounds inflicted upon the children were allserious - gunshot wounds. Had it not been for the medical assistance, thewounds would have proved deadly.I can say that on 27 March, a day prior to this event, one of our soldiers waskilled in Podujevo, and that is how I remember that this event took placeon 28 March 1999.I was only paying attention to the deadly wounds.That is my statement. I heard the written record of my statement loud andclear, I accept it as mine, and put my signature without any remarks. I amnot asking for travelling expenses to be reimbursed.”40