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THAILAND-ATTACK
3 killed in gun attack in S. Thailand
BANGKOK, Nov 26, 2018 (BSS/XINHUA) – Three people were shot dead by
insurgents in southern Thailand’s Songkhla Province, reports said on Monday.
The attack happened on Sunday afternoon in a market. Insurgents on
motorcycles fired at the market, killing two defense volunteers and an
assistant village head, according to the reports.
Police said the insurgents took two M16 assault rifles and a pistol
belonging to the victims and fled.
Police said the insurgents might aim to create disturbance in the area and
try to undermine security force confidence.
The insurgents were still unidentified. The incident is under
investigation.
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