Saturday, December 17, 2011

Thailand deep south: Ranger murdered in Yala

Thailand deep south: Ranger murdered in Yala
Bangkok post, December 17, 2011

A paramilitary ranger was killed in a drive-by shooting in Yala’s Muang district on Saturday morning, police said.

Ranger Banpot Meebun, 35, was riding motorcycle on Siroros road in Talat Kao area when gunman riding pillion on another motorcycle fired on him three times with a pistol. The assailants then fled, according to police.

The victim took three bullets in his back and was taken to Yala hospital. He was later pronounced dead.

Police blamed separatist militants.

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