Narathiwat Court Jails Defendant 5 Years Over ISOC Car Dismantling
The Narathiwat Provincial Court sentenced a defendant to 5 years in prison without suspension for dismantling an ISOC vehicle to destroy evidence in the shooting of MP Kamolsak Leewاته.
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- The Narathiwat Provincial Court initially handed down a 10-year prison sentence, halved to 5 years without suspension due to a confession.
- The case stems from the March 2026 assassination attempt on MP Kamolsak Leewaema of the Prachachat Party.
- Investigations led to the arrest of 5 former paramilitary rangers/marines and 2 suspected ISOC masterminds who supplied the vehicle.
The Narathiwat Provincial Court has delivered its verdict in a high-profile case involving a defendant who dismantled a vehicle belonging to the Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC) in order to destroy evidence linked to the shooting of Kamolsak Leewaema, a Member of Parliament for Narathiwat representing the Prachachat Party. The court found the defendant guilty of assisting offenders to evade punishment, concealing or destroying criminal evidence, and receiving stolen property for profit.
During the legal proceedings, the court initially sentenced the defendant to 10 years imprisonment. However, because the defendant entered a guilty plea, the sentence was reduced by half to 5 years without probation. Additionally, the court ordered the defendant to pay financial compensation for damages inflicted upon ISOC, the official injured party in this legal action.
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This judicial development marks a critical milestone in the ongoing investigation into the assassination attempt targeting MP Kamolsak Leewaema, which took place in March 2026 while he was traveling home in Bacho District, Narathiwat Province.
Comprehensive investigations by law enforcement authorities successfully led to the apprehension of multiple suspects involved in the conspiracy. The arrests are categorized into a 5-member operational team—identified as former paramilitary rangers and marines—and 2 individuals suspected of orchestrating the plot from behind the scenes, who evidence shows supplied the official ISOC vehicle used as transport during the crime.
This case underscores significant accountability measures regarding the misuse of state assets and official authority in the southern border provinces. The strict judicial oversight and prosecution of individuals linked to security agencies highlight transparency in addressing localized violence and ensuring that state resources are not exploited for illicit operations.
Source: Khaosod Politics
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