Policeman injured in Hangu attack on polio team
Gunmen attack polio team security in Hangu injuring policeman
HANGU: (Web Desk) – An attack on a polio vaccination team in Hangu left a police officer injured after unidentified gunmen opened fire, according to local reports on Wednesday.
The injured officer, identified as Anas, was shifted for medical treatment. Shortly after the incident, additional police units reached the scene and launched a search operation to track down those responsible.
Deputy Superintendent of Police Mujahid Hussain confirmed that security forces are continuing their search in the surrounding mountainous areas of the district.
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In a related development, a separate attack targeting a law enforcement team assigned to protect polio workers resulted in the martyrdom of one police constable, while four others sustained injuries. The team was on its way to provide security for vaccination staff.
The incident occurred in Thall tehsil on the opening day of Pakistan’s second nationwide anti-polio campaign of the year, which is scheduled to run from April 13 to 19.
This marks the first attack in 2026 on security personnel deployed to safeguard polio teams, underscoring ongoing challenges faced during vaccination drives in certain regions.
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