Two Policemen Killed, One Injured in Attack During Polio Duty in KP

MOHMAND: Two policemen were martyred and another injured when unidentified gunmen opened fire on them while they were en route to provide security for a polio vaccination team in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Mohmand district on Tuesday, according to police reports.

Deputy Superintendent of Police Liaquat Ali confirmed the incident, stating that the attack occurred near the Hashim Kor police checkpost in the Dag Tamanzai area of Pindiali tehsil. The deceased officers have been identified as Constables Zahoor Khan and Arbai Khan, while the injured officer is Sepoy Sabir Khan.

This tragic event underscores the ongoing risks faced by security personnel assigned to protect health workers in the region, particularly during vaccination campaigns aimed at eradicating polio. KP Governor Faisal Karim Kundi condemned the attack, describing it as “extremely regrettable and condemnable,” and emphasized the vital role of polio workers in safeguarding children’s health and promoting a healthy Pakistan.

In a related incident, Governor Kundi also addressed the abduction of four polio workers in the Tank district, urging authorities to take immediate and effective measures for their safe recovery. The governor’s office has called for heightened security protocols to ensure the safety of health workers involved in national vaccination efforts.