BANGKOK, March 18 (TNA) — The Defence Ministry has condemned southern insurgents for bombing the Southern Border Provinces Administrative Centre in the provincial seat of Yala, citing the incident as one of their attempts to obstruct the development of local people.
Lt Gen Kongcheep Tantrawanit, spokesman of the ministry, said the bombing in front of the SBPAC by insurgents of three southern border provinces was barbaric and inhumane as it was aimed at massive killing.
“Many people were injured. It shows the long-standing intention to violate human rights and block the development of peace and potential of local people with fear created by violence. It worsens the hardship of local people who are suffering from the (coronavirus) outbreak,” he said.
Lt Gen Kongcheep said Prime Minister and Defence Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha expressed his condolences and extended moral support to affected people, officials and reporters. The prime minister also ordered quick assistance and rehabilitation for them.
Security authorities were ordered to quickly arrest culprits and SBPAC would continue with its proactive operations to improve the life of local people, he said. (TNA)
