Police officer Saroj Hodnuan killed in Sri Sakhon operation

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A police officer was killed during a law enforcement operation in Sri Sakhon, Narathiwat, prompting the National Police Chief to order full welfare support for the family.

•Pol. Sen. Sgt. Maj. Saroj Hodnuan was shot and killed during an operation in Ban Tue Ngo, Sri Banphot Subdistrict, Sri Sakhon District, Narathiwat.
•The operation involved the Sri Sakhon Police Station and local military forces.
•Two paramilitary rangers were injured and one perpetrator was killed in the encounter.
•The incident occurred on October 17, 2026.

Overview

•On October 17, 2026, Pol. Maj. Gen. Siriwat Deepo, spokesperson for the Royal Thai Police, reported an operation in Ban Tue Ngo, Sri Banphot Subdistrict, Sri Sakhon District, Narathiwat.
•Pol. Sen. Sgt. Maj. Saroj Hodnuan, aged 51, was shot and killed during the law enforcement operation.
•Two paramilitary rangers were injured and one perpetrator was killed during the incident.
•Pol. Gen. Samran Nuanma, Commissioner General of the Royal Thai Police, ordered Provincial Police Region 9 to provide full welfare benefits to the family of Pol. Sen. Sgt. Maj. Saroj Hodnuan.
•Pol. Maj. Gen. Siriwat Deepo stated that the Royal Thai Police honors Pol. Sen. Sgt. Maj. Saroj Hodnuan as a protector of the peace who served until the final second of life.
•Pol. Gen. Samran Nuanma urged police officers in the area to operate with caution and follow tactical law enforcement procedures.
•The water-pouring ceremony for Pol. Sen. Sgt. Maj. Saroj Hodnuan is scheduled for tomorrow at Wat Boransathit, Su-ngai Padi District, Narathiwat.

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Key Entities

Person

Pol. Sen. Sgt. Maj. Saroj Hodnuan(ด.ต.สาโรจน์ โหดนวล)

A 51-year-old police officer from Sri Sakhon Police Station who was killed in the line of duty.

Pol. Maj. Gen. Siriwat Deepo(พล.ต.ต.ศิริวัฒน์ ดีพอ)

The spokesperson for the Royal Thai Police.

Pol. Gen. Samran Nuanma(พล.ต.อ.สำราญ นวลมา)

The Commissioner General of the Royal Thai Police.

Organization

Royal Thai Police(สำนักงานตำรวจแห่งชาติ)ℹ️

The national police agency that honored Pol. Sen. Sgt. Maj. Saroj Hodnuan.

Sri Sakhon Police Station(สภ.ศรีสาคร)

The police station to which Pol. Sen. Sgt. Maj. Saroj Hodnuan was assigned.

Provincial Police Region 9(ตำรวจภูธรภาค 9)

The police regional office ordered to handle the welfare benefits for Pol. Sen. Sgt. Maj. Saroj Hodnuan.

Place

Sri Sakhon(ศรีสาคร)

A district in Narathiwat where the operation took place.

Narathiwat(นราธิวาส)ℹ️

The province where the operation occurred.

Ban Tue Ngo(บ้านตืองอ)

The village where the law enforcement operation took place.

Sri Banphot Subdistrict(ตำบลศรีบรรพต)

The subdistrict in Sri Sakhon District where the operation occurred.

Wat Boransathit(วัดโบราณสถิตย์)

The temple in Su-ngai Padi District where the funeral ceremony is held.

Su-ngai Padi District(อ.สุไหงปาดี)ℹ️

The district in Narathiwat where Wat Boransathit is located.