From ABS-CBN (Aug 1): 1 injured in NPA encounter in Iloilo
A 26-year old member of the Regional Public Safety Battalion 2nd Company was allegedly shot by members of the New People’s Army (NPA) while taking a bath near the hydro dam in Barangay Agcalaga, Oton, Iloilo.
PO1 Ryan Felera was shot in his mouth and on the left shoulder. He was immediately brought to Calinog District Hospital.
Authorities said suspected NPA members started firing at the government forces at around 3:15 p.m. on Friday.
Mayor Alex Centena believes the encounter may have had something to do with the Jalaur Mega Dam Project.
Under the said project, indigenous peoples living in the area will be transferred to a relocation site but will be provided with benefits from the government.
Authorities think more or less 15 NPA members were involved in the encounter.
The police is further investigating the incident for the possible identification and arrest of the suspects.
http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/regions/08/01/15/1-injured-npa-encounter-iloilo
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