Garbage collector dies in Pattani shootout
A municipality garbage collector was shot dead in Pattani's Panare district yesterday morning. The attackers fled with the victim's bag containing cash and a .38 pistol.
Anant Fongnuan, 51, was killed at around 9am on Panare Road in Soi 8. His body was found in the driver’s seat of a bullet-ridden garbage truck and 50 spent bullet cases from AK-102 and M-16 rifles were recovered.
Witnesses reported that four assailants on two motorcycles showed up and opened fire at Anant in front of many onlookers, who ran for their lives. One assailant opened the door of the truck and shot Anant at close range before getting away with his bag.
Pol Lt-Colonel Somsak Nitem, Panare deputy superintendent, said the victim collected garbage with his four co-workers from early morning around the municipality. As part of their routine, Anant’s colleagues would stop by the area to have a meal and tea while Anant stayed in the truck.
