Police Urged to Clarify Gun Evidence in MP Shooting Case
Police leadership is demanding a transparent investigation into the shooting of a Narathiwat MP, with particular focus on tracing the origins of two firearms used in the attack to counter public suspicions of state involvement.
Deputy National Police Chief Tawee Sodsong stressed at the National Police Bureau's Forward Operating Center in Yala Municipality on August 17 that the investigation into the shooting of Narathiwat MP Kamlasak Leewamueang must proceed transparently without evidence tampering and with clear proof of the weapons involved to restore peace to the southern border region.
Speaking at a meeting with police officers, Tawee noted that while efforts to resolve the southern insurgency aim for peace by 2570, government officials and vulnerable groups remain under attack, requiring officials to exercise caution without compromising public safety. He highlighted the shooting case of Kamlasak Leewamueang as a focal point.
Tawee identified the key mystery in the case as two firearms and called for investigations into their manufacturing history and customs records to trace which agency they were sold to. He noted that one of the guns used in the shooting had previously been found near Narathiwat Rajanagarindra University.
He urged investigators to pursue the facts vigorously, as public perception and the case's impact have led some citizens to believe the killing was a state extrajudicial execution, eroding confidence in the justice system and human rights in the region. Tawee requested that police forward information and handle the case transparently without destroying evidence, and asked for expanded investigations into individuals and personnel involved in surveillance of Kamlasak to establish truth and fairness for all parties. He also expressed support for officials working in the southern border region for peace and security.
