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At least one killed in a prison riot in southern Thailand

Xinhua, July 16, 2016 Adjust font size:

A prison riot broke up on Friday in the southern Pattani Province of Thailand, leading to at least one death in the melee. Police force are trying to take back control of the prison, Thai media reported.

A melee happened between the prisoners, and they also attacked guards,set fire the buildings inside the prison, Thairath reported.

A 23-year-old prisoner, who worked as an assistant for authorities, was killed in the melee, three guards and a volunteer from the local Volunteer Defense Corps were injured.

Prison guards applied for local police and the army for reinforcement around 4:30 p.m. this afternoon as soon as the prison riot early began.

Rioters complained that they are suffering the alleged overly strict rules in the prison and asked for improvement as the capitulation.

Until 23:50 local time, authorities have removed some prisoners to other prisons, and they are still trying to regain their control of the prison. Enditem