ISOC awaits forensics on helicopter shooting allegations

Matichon•Politics•1d ago

Reader Briefing

The Internal Security Operations Command Region 4 Forward is awaiting forensic evidence to resolve conflicting reports regarding alleged shootings from a helicopter.

•Colonel Ekwarit Chobchufon stated on August 25 in Narathiwat that no investigation committee has been established regarding allegations of shooting from a helicopter.
•ISOC Region 4 Forward denies reports that an Air Force Sergeant used an M16 rifle to shoot an injured person from a helicopter.
•Police are currently summoning related individuals for interrogation and gathering evidence following unrest in several locations in the Southern Border Provinces.
•The Director of Narathiwat Rajanagarindra Hospital previously stated that wounds did not result from high-destructive weapons.

Overview

•On August 25, Colonel Ekwarit Chobchufon provided updates on unrest cases in the Southern Border Provinces in Narathiwat.
•Colonel Ekwarit Chobchufon confirmed that no investigation committee has been set up regarding the helicopter shooting allegations.
•Police are summoning involved parties and gathering evidence according to legal procedures.
•Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) units are securing areas before forensic teams collect evidence.
•Colonel Ekwarit Chobchufon stated that forensic evidence is the best way to prove the truth regarding the alleged Air Force Sergeant's use of an M16.
•The Director of Narathiwat Rajanagarindra Hospital stated that wounds were not caused by high-destructive weapons, though did not specify the weapon type.
•The Prime Minister ordered the integration of forces in the area to assist citizens and ensure safety.

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Key Entities

Organization

ISOC Region 4 Forward(กอ.รมน. ภาค4 สน.)

The Internal Security Operations Command Region 4 Forward overseeing security in the Southern Border Provinces.

Narathiwat Rajanagarindra Hospital(โรงพยาบาลนราธิวาส ราชนครินทร์)

The hospital whose director provided information regarding the nature of the victims' wounds.

Narathiwat Special Task Force(หน่วยเฉพาะกิจนราธิวาส)

The unit that received the briefing from the Director of Narathiwat Rajanagarindra Hospital.

Person

Colonel Ekwarit Chobchufon(พ.อ.เอกวริทธิ์ ชอบชูผล)

Deputy Spokesperson for ISOC Region 4 Forward.

Prime Minister(นายกรัฐมนตรี)ℹ️

The head of government who ordered the integration of forces to assist citizens and ensure safety.

Place

Narathiwat(นราธิวาส)ℹ️

The province where the statements were made and unrest occurred.