Two Policemen Martyred in Mohmand Attack on Polio Security Team

MOHMAND: (Our Correspondent) – Two police personnel were martyred and another injured when unidentified armed men opened fire on a police team assigned to protect polio vaccinators in Mohmand district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

The attack took place in the Tamanzai area of Tehsil Pindiali as the officers were travelling to provide security to a polio vaccination team.

According to police, the personnel came under fire from unidentified assailants while performing their polio campaign security duties.

Constables Zahoor and Fazal embraced martyrdom at the scene, while Constable Sabir sustained injuries.

Rescue personnel reached the site after receiving information about the incident and shifted the injured officer to a hospital for medical treatment.

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Four polio workers have been abducted by unidentified armed men in Tank district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, prompting concern from Governor Faisal Karim Kundi, who has called for urgent action to secure their release.

According to police, the incident took place in Jius village, which falls within Sheikh Attar Union Council. Authorities have launched an investigation into the abduction.

Police said unidentified armed men abducted the four polio workers from Jius village in Tank district. An investigation has been initiated to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and trace those responsible.

The abduction has raised concerns over the safety of vaccination teams carrying out polio eradication activities in the province.

Governor condemns targeting of polio workers

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi strongly condemned the abduction, describing it as an extremely regrettable and condemnable incident. He said polio workers were performing a national duty to secure children’s future and help build a healthy Pakistan.

Kundi urged the authorities to take immediate and effective measures to ensure the safe recovery of all four abducted workers.

“Providing protection to polio teams is the responsibility of the government,” the governor emphasised.

He added that targeting polio workers was contrary to both humanity and the national interest.