Narathiwat Task Force denies shooting reports in Chana

Matichon•Politics•1d ago

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The Narathiwat Special Task Force issued a statement denying allegations that a soldier shot at youths from a helicopter in Chana District.

•The Narathiwat Special Task Force denied reports that a sergeant used an M16 A2 rifle to shoot youths from an aircraft in Chana District, Narathiwat Province.
•On August 22, 2026, a helicopter was deployed for patrol and observation missions to support ground forces following violent incidents in Narathiwat Province.
•The Narathiwat Special Task Force stated that no weapons were permitted on the aircraft, and no sergeant was on duty during the mission.
•The Narathiwat Special Task Force clarified that photos of bullet marks on the road were taken before police forensics could officially inspect the area.

•On August 22, 2026, violent incidents occurred in several areas across Narathiwat Province.
•The Narathiwat Special Task Force deployed a helicopter for aerial patrol and observation to coordinate with ground forces on August 22, 2026.
•The Narathiwat Special Task Force denied allegations that a sergeant used an M16 A2 rifle to shoot youths in Chana District.
•The Narathiwat Special Task Force stated that the aircraft crew consisted of four personnel, including pilots and staff, none of whom carried personal weapons per unit orders.
•The Narathiwat Special Task Force clarified that images of road markings appearing in media were captured before official police forensics inspections.
•The Narathiwat Special Task Force warned that unauthorized persons entering the scene before forensics could disrupt evidence and legal proceedings.
•The Narathiwat Special Task Force urged the media and public to verify information carefully to prevent social misunderstanding.

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Narathiwat Special Task Force(หน่วยเฉพาะกิจนราธิวาส)

The unit that issued a statement denying allegations of using weapons from a helicopter in Chana District.

Chana District(อ.จะแนะ)ℹ️

The area where the alleged shooting of youths from an aircraft took place.

Narathiwat Province(จ.นราธิวาส)ℹ️

The province where violent incidents occurred and aerial patrols were conducted.