1 officer dead, 3 others wounded,clash in Pangasinan:NPA strikes again
1 officer dead, 3 others wounded say police Elite police officers clashed Friday with communist rebels in San Nicolas town, Pangasinan, authorities said.
Initial reports showed that one member of the Philippine National Police Regional Public Safety Battalion (PNP-RPSB) died while three others were wounded in the encounter on the boundary of Barangays Sta. Maria and Malico.
The encounter erupted as police were conducting patrols in town following reports of rebel sightings in the area.
Pangasinan Public Safety Company commander Supt. Virgilio Pascua said concerned citizens have also reported being blocked by rebels in some barangays. Pascua.
Meanwhile clarified that the rebels have not established a foothold in San Nicolas town but only a resting area.
Authorities have yet to determine the number of rebels encountered by troops. Nearby towns have been placed on full alert, police said.
Initial reports showed that one member of the Philippine National Police Regional Public Safety Battalion (PNP-RPSB) died while three others were wounded in the encounter on the boundary of Barangays Sta. Maria and Malico.
The encounter erupted as police were conducting patrols in town following reports of rebel sightings in the area.
Pangasinan Public Safety Company commander Supt. Virgilio Pascua said concerned citizens have also reported being blocked by rebels in some barangays. Pascua.
Meanwhile clarified that the rebels have not established a foothold in San Nicolas town but only a resting area.
Authorities have yet to determine the number of rebels encountered by troops. Nearby towns have been placed on full alert, police said.
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