Ranger volunteer, suspected insurgent killed in Narathiwat clash
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Narathiwat - One suspected insurgent was killed and two others were arrested in a clash with rangers and volunteers late Wednesday night.
A ranger volunteer, Yothin Promchuay, 23, was also killed during the clash at 11:30 pm in Ipayaet village in Tambon Juap in Joh I Rong district.
The clash happened after 50 rangers and ranger volunteers were dispatched to check a house in the village after the intelligence officers learned that some insurgents were hiding there.
A suspect, Daoh Saleh, 45, was arrested when he ran out of one of the house.
Another suspect ran into the village football field and exchanged gunfire with the authorities for about 30 minutes. He was found dead with an AK-47 assault rifle found beside him. He was identified as Maso Jehloh, 42.
Another Muslim man was arrested after the shooting. He was identified as Yaki, surname unknown.
The Nation
