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Thai Army chief, deputy PM make urgent visit to deep South after mosque massacre
The Nation , Bangkok | Tue, 06/09/2009 11:12 AM | World
Thai Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban and Army chief Gen. Anupong Paochinda flew to the country southernmost region Tuesday morning following a fatal attack at a mosque Monday night.The two left Bangkok at 8:30 am.
The Nation reported that a source said Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva instructed Suthep and Anupong to urgently visit the deep South to be briefed on the latest situation after insurgents opened fire at a mosque in Narathiwat, killing 11 people.
Insurgents opened fires on Thai Muslims who were praying in a mosque in Narathiwat on Monday, killing 11 and injuring many others.
Police said that a group of five heavily-armed men broke into Al Pukon Mosque in Joh I Rong district through the back door and sprayed the bullets on about 50 people inside the mosque.
Police said ten of them, including an imam, died instantly at the scene.
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