YALA, Jan 27 — Four armed men suspected of being members of the Barisan Revolusi Nasional Pattani were killed in a shoot-out with local security forces in Kampung Charak Vakong, Kerong Pinang district in Yala province, Thailand, at 5.30am today.
Yala police chief Major-General Seksan Churansirit said 100 Thai security forces, including police officers, soldiers, and volunteers had surrounded a house believed to be a hideout for the armed group in the village.
"Before the shoot-out, the security forces had negotiated with the suspects hiding in the house.
"However, they tried to escape and opened fire on the security forces," he told the press.
The four suspects died at the scene following the gunfight, with three bodies found outside the house and another inside.
Seksan said police found three gun barrels near the bodies of the individuals involved and they are trying to identify the suspects.
— Bernama
