One policeman dead in fierce clash in Narathiwat

A HEAVY clash between police investigators and a group of insurgents in Far South Narathiwat’s Si Sakhon district today (Oct. 17) led to a police officer and an assailant being killed while two civilians also got injured, Naewna newspaper said.

The Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC) Region 4 Forward Command has issued an urgent warning for the public to avoid the area of the operation.

At approximately 11.30 a.m., a team of police investigators cordoned off an area near Moo 3, Ban Tue-ngo (aka Ban Bue-ngo), Si Banphot subdistrict, and engaged in a firefight with an armed group leading to the following casualties:

– Pol.Snr.Sgt.Maj. Saroj Nodnuan, 51, killed in the line of duty;

– Mr. Pichet Bannasri, 34, sustained injuries on his head and back;

– Mr. Kiatisak Maneechan, 35, sustained injuries on his left waist and back.

The public is urged to avoid travelling near the site of the clash for the sake of personal safety and the protection of property as authorities are conducting operations there. They should also rely solely on information provided by relevant agencies and not disseminate unverified hearsay.

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This and Front Page: Map showing the area where the intense clash took place. Credit – Naewna

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