Narathiwat Police Shooting: Two Officers Dead, Seven Arrest Warrants Issued
Two police officers were killed during a drug operation in Narathiwat's Tak Bai District on August 2, with authorities issuing seven arrest warrants and detaining nine suspects in connection with the shooting.
The Internal Security Operations Command Region 4 reported progress on August 23, 2024, regarding the shooting at Tak Bai Police Station. Deputy Spokesman Ekavrit Chobchuaphol disclosed that the incident occurred on August 2, 2024, when officers from Tak Bai Police Station's investigation unit came under fire while conducting a drug operation in Ban Bung Chalam, Pai Wan Subdistrict, Tak Bai District, Narathiwat Province. Two officers were killed: Sergeant Hamran Ha and Corporal Withaya Chaiyapromkaew.
Following the incident, investigators identified at least 16 people involved. Thirteen suspects were interrogated and subsequently released to return home between August 2 and August 7. Two additional suspects—Saman and Abdulmuklees—were killed in clashes with officers. One suspect, Ishaaq, remains at large.
Authorities have issued seven arrest warrants for Muhammad Samsa, Sobri, Abdul Hakim, Hakeem, Sulaidi, Ishaaq, and Muhammad Bourdin. Two additional suspects, Marozi and Saiyani, are under charges pending court approval for arrest warrants. In total, nine individuals have been detained and are undergoing legal proceedings. Authorities continue to pursue fugitives and expand investigations into those who may have supported or facilitated the attack. All procedures follow evidence and legal due process while protecting the rights of detainees according to law and human rights principles. The command urged the public to report any leads about the incident or suspects by contacting local officers or calling the Region 4 hotline at 1341, available 24 hours. Callers' information will be kept confidential.
