2024-07-28 11:24:00
The blockade has entered the second day in the rubber plantation area of Village No. 4, Na Ket Subdistrict, Khok Pho District, Pattani Province, where thieves from the south are hiding in the dense forest, and gunfire continues. But there was still no sign of the culprit. Officials, on the other hand, are still maintaining a strict cordon around the area. I believe the culprit has not escaped yet. Prepare to use drones and helicopters to scan each location for officials seriously injured in the explosion. Recently, one person has died.
Since the incident occurred in the early morning hours of July 27, 2024, military rangers have conducted searches in the area of Ban Khlong Chang Village No. 4, Naket Subdistrict, Khok Pho District, Pattani Province, which is densely forested and rubber gardens. Following a tip-off, the activities of 2-3 armed insurgents were discovered. Use this area as a hiding place. and planned to be prepared for incidents in the area. It was not until around 7:00 a.m. that the offender became alert and hid in a rubber plantation. When he saw the police coming to search, he threw a grenade at him. This resulted in three police officers being seriously injured, and conflicts occurred from time to time.
In the latest development on July 28, 2024, reporters reported that Petty Officer 1st Class Thanasak Buakhao of the 4th Control Battalion was one of the seriously injured officers, with the bones below the knee almost torn. He was taken away by helicopter and sent for further treatment. At Songkhla Nakarim Hospital in Hat Yai District, Songkhla Province, it was not until about 4:20 in the morning that Petty Officer First Class Tanasak died due to unbearable injuries.
As for the other injured person, it is understood that the injured person is Lieutenant Thawatchai Suwannarat, a member of the 4th Control Battalion. Recently, he was shot in his left leg and is still receiving treatment. Songkhla Nakarin Hospital and Sergeant Natthaphon Chaiwan, a member of the 41st Infantry Regiment, was hit by shrapnel in the right shoulder. He was hit hard, causing some difficulty in breathing. He is currently receiving treatment at Pattani Hospital and is in stable condition.
As for the situation at the scene recently, officials cordoned it off overnight. And there were regular exchanges of fire. Officials continued to cordon off the area this morning. Surround each route through intensified operations so that criminals cannot escape. The area has a radius of 1-2 kilometers and is closed to unauthorized persons. Gunshots were heard at intervals throughout last night. Today is the second day of the siege and there is still no trace of the killer. The perpetrators are still believed to be hiding in dense forests and rubber plantations. Sometimes, officials use backhoes to clear the forest. To facilitate officials in discharging their duties and scanning each area using drones and helicopters
Initially, it was Major General Pol. Santhat Chueputtan, Chief of Police of Pattani Province. District police stations have been ordered to remind all police officers not to be careless while discharging their duties. and strengthened strict orders to scan all types of vehicles entering and exiting. Before entering Pattani City, suspicious persons are checked in every area 24 hours a day, especially in the 4 corners of the city to prevent the retaliation of criminal groups in the hope of reversing the situation so that the criminal groups in the rubber forest can escape.
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