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Five killed in Narathiwat checkpoint attack, suspected Islamic militants
A checkpoint in Narathiwat, southern Thailand, was attacked, resulting in the deaths of five rangers and injuries to six civilians. The attackers are suspected to be Islamic militants, demonstrating advanced planning and execution capabilities.
Five rangers were killed and six civilians injured in an attack on a security checkpoint in Narathiwat province, southern Thailand, on the night of July 22. The attackers, believed to be Islamic militants, fired over 100 rounds from at least three types of firearms, including M16s, AK-47s, and an 11mm pistol. The assault was reportedly well-planned, timed to coincide with the absence of other rangers on leave. Surveillance footage showed nine insurgents, arriving in a black pickup truck and on a motorcycle, carrying out the attack in just 1.5 minutes before fleeing. The pickup truck used in the attack was later found burned. Investigators collected shell casings and other evidence, and recovered stolen firearms and bulletproof vests. The injured civilians, including a 10-year-old boy, suffered minor injuries and shock. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Chaiyapruk Duangprapat visited the scene and vowed to hunt down those responsible, stating, "Wherever they eat, sleep, or walk, beware. The time has come to be hunted." Information Source: Thai Newsroom
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Thai Newsroom