Six policemen injured in shootout with insurgents
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A group of insurgents attacked a joint police-military checkpoint in Yala’s Krong Penang district early on Monday, resulting in six policemen suffering injuries.
The attack happened at 1.15am when a group of insurgents opened fire at the checkpoint in front of the Krong Penang market in Tambon Krong Penang.
Police believe there were at least five attackers.
Troops and police at the checkpoint exchanged gunfire with the assailants for about half an hour before the insurgents retreated.
Pol Lance Corporal (L/C) Thiraphat Sanitpoo, Pol L/C Ariaya Pimmatha, Pol L/C Jiranai Butda, Pol L/C Heramin Koseng, Pol L/C Prakit Chusup and Pol L/C Haimee Yakordung were injured.
