26-10-2024 (BANGKOK) A police sergeant was fatally shot while at prayer in a shocking attack that has sent ripples of fear through Thailand’s southern province of Pattani. The incident, which occurred at 19:00 on Friday evening, marks a disturbing escalation in violence targeting security forces in the region.
Police Sergeant Adisak Bueraheng, a traffic officer stationed at Pattani City Police Station, was attending evening prayers at the mosque in Ban Khlong Maning village when the attack took place. The assault occurred in what should have been the sanctuary of the local mosque, sending worshippers fleeing in panic.
The brazen attack in a place of worship has drawn widespread condemnation from local authorities and religious leaders alike. Witnesses reported scenes of chaos as fellow worshippers scattered for safety, while some brave individuals rushed to assist the fallen officer, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
In response to the incident, police command has issued heightened security protocols for all personnel in the region. Officers have been instructed to exercise extreme caution in their daily activities, including commuting and off-duty movements. The attack has prompted an emergency meeting of senior police officials to review security measures for government personnel who have increasingly become targets in the area.
