Two policemen deployed to protect a polio vaccination team were martyred after unidentified attackers opened fire in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Mohmand district.
The incident took place during an ongoing anti-polio campaign, highlighting the security risks faced by frontline workers and law enforcement personnel supporting vaccination efforts.
Attack Targets Police Personnel
According to initial reports, armed attackers targeted the policemen assigned to provide security for the vaccination team.
The two officers sustained fatal injuries in the firing. Further details about the attackers and their escape from the scene were not immediately available.
Following the incident, security personnel reached the area and began necessary procedures. Authorities are expected to investigate the attack and identify those responsible.
Security Concerns During Polio Campaigns
Police personnel regularly accompany vaccination teams in parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to help ensure the safe administration of polio drops.
However, attacks on security staff and vaccination workers have repeatedly disrupted immunisation activities in the region.
Such incidents also create difficulties for health authorities working to reach children in areas affected by security challenges.
Authorities Face Calls for Improved Protection
The latest attack has renewed concerns about the safety of personnel involved in Pakistan’s polio eradication campaign. Security arrangements remain essential for protecting vaccination teams and ensuring that children receive immunisation without interruption.
Authorities are expected to review the circumstances surrounding the attack and take steps to strengthen security during ongoing and future vaccination drives.
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