 It was learned that Pallop's order to storm the mosque contravened an order by defense minister Chavalit Yongchaiyudh to seek a peaceful resolution to the standoff, regardless of how long it took.Pallop was immediately ordered out of the area, and later tendered his resignation as commander of the Southern Peace Enhancement Center.The forward command of the Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC), which Pallop headed, was also dissolved.