Police Clash in Narathiwat Leaves One Officer Dead, Two Injured
A police patrol in Narathiwat’s Si Sakhon district came under fire from a suspect group, resulting in one officer killed and two wounded, while one suspect was killed. Security forces have sealed off the area, evacuated the injured, and are gathering evidence to track down any remaining attackers. Authorities urge the public to avoid the scene and wait for official updates.
Breaking: Police clashed with a suspect group in Narathiwat’s Si Sakhon district on October 17, 2026, at approximately 11:50 a.m. The confrontation took place in Moo 3, Ban Tangngor, Sri Bannapat subdistrict, where a police investigative unit had been operating before coming under heavy fire. The exchange resulted in one officer killed and two wounded, while one suspect was killed. Following the incident, combined security units rushed to the scene, tightened the perimeter, and transported the injured officers to hospital for urgent care. Evidence‑collection teams, including explosive‑ordnance and forensic units, are preparing to sweep the area and gather clues to identify and pursue any remaining attackers. The Internal Security Operations Command Region 4 Front issued a public warning urging residents to avoid the clash zone in Si Sakhon district and to refrain from sharing unverified information or images that could hinder the investigation.
