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Subdistrict official gunned down in southern Thailand

[Bangkok Post] A female sub-district official was killed in a shooting outside her house in Pattani province late on Thursday afternoon. She was identified as Maska Ma-Ing, an outstanding leader who was greatly revered by local residents.

Witnesses said that Mrs Maska was parking her motorcycle in front of her house when two men on another motorcycle approached her. The gunman riding pillion took several shots at her before they fled. Mrs Maska was struck four times. She was taken to the hospital where she was pronounced dead.

Police blamed separatist ~~terrorists~~ militants.