 A leading member of the RKK terrorist separatist group was killed in a clash with government forces late on Saturday night in Narathiwat's Rangae district.
The battle occurred at about 11:30 p.m. after three teams of the 48th Rangers Regiment laid siege to a house where RKK terrorists insurgents led by Masa-e Hajidiyoliya were reported to be hiding. An exchange of gunfire went on for about 10 minutes. Another exchange of gunfire happened when a police special operation team arrived.
The three terrorists insurgents tried to break through the siege. Masa-e was gunned down about 20 meters from the house while the two others managed to escape into the dark.
Masa-e was wanted for six security-related incidents - one in 2007, two in 2008 and three in 2009. |