Fasli Rama, a police commander in the northern Albanian city of Shkoder, is in critical condition after suffering a severe head injury during clashes with protesters, according to local reports.

Rama was struck in the head with a stone by demonstrators gathered outside the local police headquarters in Shkoder, amid confrontations between protesters and law enforcement officers.

The police officer was urgently transported to Tirana for specialized medical treatment, as his injuries were reported to be life-threatening.

The incident occurred during a violent confrontation between demonstrators and police, adding to mounting tensions as protests continue across Albania.

Further details about Rama’s condition and the circumstances surrounding the incident have yet to be confirmed by official sources.