In a chilling turn of events yesterday evening, tragedy struck in the serene province of Yala, as the community mourns the loss of a beloved local officer. It was a scene tinged with an eerie calm as the clock struck 7:40 pm, a time when the bustle of daily life begins to wind down. But for Police Sergeant Thanyathep Sikkhajarn, his shift as a dedicated traffic officer in the Krong Pinang Police Station was about to end in a heartbreakingly abrupt manner. Sergeant Sikkhajarn, whose vibrant energy and commitment to his community earned him respect from those he served, had been on a routine patrol with a colleague. Their mission was simple: to ensure the safety of the people around the 7-Eleven store nestled comfortably against the night in Mueang Krong Pinang district. Nearby, the streetlights began their nightly vigil, casting a pale glow over the intersection leading towards the…