Two Police Officers Guarding Polio Team Killed
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A tragic incident occurred during a polio campaign in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Suspected militants riding a motorcycle opened fire on two police officers who were protecting polio workers during the house-to-house polio vaccination campaign. Both officers were killed in the attack.
According to police sources, the attackers fled the scene. Police have launched a search operation in the area, and investigations into the incident are ongoing. So far, no group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
The government has been running campaigns for several years to eradicate polio in Pakistan. However, attacks on polio workers and the personnel deployed to protect them have continued to occur, disrupting the vaccination drive.
Officials have condemned the incident and said the polio campaign will continue. They have urged parents to ensure their children receive polio drops.
Sources: South China Morning Post
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