Thai cop, 3 separatists killed in Narathiwat gun battle

In Narathiwat, a Thai police officer and three suspected members of the Barisan Revolusi Nasional were killed in a gun battle this morning, according to the Thai internal security command. The incident occurred at around 11:30am local time in the Kampung Tengor area of Si Sakhon district. The police officers and separatists were engaged in a confrontation when security personnel attempted to inspect a house believed to be occupied by members of the separatist group.

Upon their arrival, the police came under fire from armed men inside the house, leading to a gun battle. A 51-year-old police officer from the Si Sakhon police station was found dead at the scene, while three suspected BRN members were also killed inside the house. Additionally, two rangers were injured in the incident, suffering gunshot wounds to their waist and back.