Ivaylo Kalushev and Ivaylo Ivanov received their weapons permits in 2021, and Nikolay Zlatkov in 2023. This was announced by the prosecutor's office.
From a report provided to the prosecutor's office by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, it is established that on November 1, 2021, a permit was issued in the name of Ivaylo Kalushev for possession of two combat pistols found at the crime scene under Okolchitsa Peak. The permit itself was issued during the caretaker government of Stefan Yanev, and the Minister of Internal Affairs was Boyko Rashkov.
In the name of Ivaylo Ivanov on August 23, 2021 In 2006, the Ministry of Internal Affairs issued a permit for the possession of 16 firearms. And then Rashkov was the minister. The procedure for issuing a weapon is simple - a course on safe handling of weapons is required and a person must have a clean record. Kalushev and Ivanov met these conditions. On February 24, 2023, the Ministry of Internal Affairs issued a permit for the possession of one combat pistol in the name of Nikolay Ztalkov. At that time, it was again a caretaker government, but of Galab Donev, and the Minister of Internal Affairs was Ivan Demerdzhiev. And Zlatkov, like his comrades, met the legal requirements.
According to data from the autopsies of the three shot bodies found in an all-terrain camper on February 8, 2026, as well as their location inside the vehicle, it was established that it was probably two murders and one suicide committed in succession, they also write from Prosecutor's Office.
Three shell casings and three projectiles were found, and the data indicate that the shots were fired with a “Colt” revolver. A “Glock” pistol was also found in the camper. According to the General Directorate of the “National Police”-Ministry of Internal Affairs, the weapons are legally owned by Ivaylo Kalushev. Numerous expert examinations have been ordered in this pre-trial proceeding, including four mobile phones and a laptop found in the camper. Today, February 10, 2026, the inspections of the crime scene in the area of the Petrokhan hut continue.
During the inspections, in addition to religious materials, literature on sexual topics was also found, including written notes about “spiritual purification and elevation through sexual practices”. The work on preparing the appointed expert examinations at the National Institute of Forensic Science continues.
A forensic psychological examination is to be appointed, which will be prepared by the Institute of Psychology of the Ministry of Interior. In order to clarify the overall activities of the non-governmental organization “National Agency for Control of Protected Areas”, its registration and its interaction with state bodies – ministries and others, as well as allegations of financial donations, the Sofia District Prosecutor's Office is to separate materials that will be sent under the jurisdiction of the Sofia City Prosecutor's Office with a view to checking for possible violations by officials.