Car Bomb Explosion Outside Sri Sakhon Police Station in Narathiwat

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A car bomb exploded outside the Sri Sakhon Police Station in Narathiwat province on the morning of 4 February, causing damage to the vehicle involved, a pickup, but fortunately resulting in no injuries. Authorities have launched an immediate investigation into the incident.

The explosion occurred at approximately 09:00 in the parking area of the police station, located in Sako Village, Sri Sakhon District. The vehicle, a Yala-registered pickup, was parked by Police Senior Sergeant Major Zulkifli, 32, who works at the station. It was found that Zulkifli had parked the car there after his usual morning routine, which included dropping his children off at school and his wife at work.

Zulkifli had parked the vehicle at around 07:30 after completing his errands. The car was later targeted with the bomb, which detonated near the left rear wheel arch, causing damage to the vehicle but leaving no casualties.

The police station immediately sealed off the area around the blast site, and the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit was deployed to investigate the explosion. Forensic experts have also begun reviewing CCTV footage from Zulkifli’s residence and nearby roads to identify any potential leads.

Initial reports suggest the vehicle had been parked at Zulkifli’s private residence the night before the attack, before being driven to the police station on the morning of February 4. Authorities are working to determine the exact motive behind the attack and who may be responsible.

The investigation is ongoing, and the incident has prompted heightened security measures across Narathiwat province, with police stations on high alert.

This attack adds to the ongoing security concerns in the southern border provinces, where attacks targeting police and military personnel have been a persistent challenge.

-- 2025-02-05