5 suspected militants blamed for a string of violent incidents in Pattani nabbed

 

 

Security forces in Pattani on Friday (Jan 5) announced the arrest of a gang of five suspected southern militants blamed for a string of deadly gun attacks in Pattani dating back to the year 2010.

 

The five suspects were identified as Ismael Masae, Sulaiman Da-oh, Marosdee Jitorsor, Raukee Daemor and Supkleeplee Salae.

 

Speaking at a press conference held at Ingkayuttaboriharn Camp in Pattani, Pol Maj-Gen Piyawat Chalermsri, commander of Pattani provincial police, said that the five suspected militants normally met at tea shops to plot their attacks and then used masjids as a safe house.

 

Full story: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/5-suspected-militants-blamed-string-violent-incidents-pattani-nabbed/

 

 

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9 hours ago, rooster59 said:

the arrest of a gang of five suspected southern militants blamed for a string of deadly gun attacks in Pattani dating back to the year 2010.

Why a "gang" and not five individuals?

Where were the arrests made?

What made them suspects?

9 hours ago, rooster59 said:

used masjids as a safe house.

"He then pleaded for understanding from Muslim people in the province about the need of security forces to search some of the masjids." - in link

Does this mean security forces used military absolute power to force entry into masjids instead of a court search warrant?

So many unknowns.