Militant Suspect Killed in Shootout with Army Rangers in Pattani Province
Category: Criminal Activity
Severity: 2 (Low)
Source: Drum Cussac
06/20/2018 (Thailand) - According to local news reports on Wednesday, 20 June, a suspected militant has been killed in a shootout with army rangers in the Kapr district of Pattani Province. Sources state that a team of army Rangers encircled a house in Tambon Karubee after receiving intelligence that a wanted militant was at the location. The Rangers entered the house and a gunfight ensued during which the militant suspect was shot dead. The Rangers seized several weapons and ammunition from the property.
Though foreign nationals are rarely targeted in insurgency-related attacks in southern Thailand, bystanders can be exposed to incidental violence due to the indiscriminate tactics used by the assailants. As such, travellers are advised to maintain good situational awareness and subject overland travel to comprehensive security measures. Any suspicious items or activity should immediately be reported to security forces. Travellers are further advised to monitor local media sources for updates.
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