Pursat: On the evening of August 5, 2026, a very sad and horrific murder case occurred in O Som commune, Veal Veng district, Pursat province, because a perpetrator involved in drugs and domestic violence detonated a bomb at the intervention forces.
Deputy Spokesperson of the Ministry of Interior, Mr. Touch Sok, said that the incident occurred after local law enforcement received information and went to intervene directly at the scene after the suspect caused chaos and threats. However, during the intervention, the suspect acted aggressively by threatening to throw bombs at the police and the security forces. Later, a police officer sneaked up behind him and grabbed the attacker to suppress him, but the attacker managed to escape and pulled out the bomb, which exploded, killing one officer, three security forces, and the attacker on the spot. Another officer died while being treated at the hospital, and another was seriously injured.
In this horrific bombing, a total of 6 people (including the suspect) died on the spot, died on the road, and one was seriously injured, including: Suspect: Em Doum (deceased) Police officers and security forces who lost their lives (total of 5):
1. Name Som Ra, station chief (died on the spot)
2. Name Chron Prem, public defender (died on the spot)
3. Name Sok An, public defender (died on the spot)
4. Name Chenda, public defender (died on the spot)
5. Name So Sovannrith, station officer (seriously injured and died on the way to the hospital) Victims seriously injured (1 person): The name is Wei Voeun, a citizen of the protected area.
Currently, the specialized police forces of the Pursat Provincial Police are continuing to conduct more detailed investigations and research in order to comply with legal procedures.
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