Levies official killed as polio team attacked in Bajaur

Author: Web Desk

A security official has been martyred in an attack on a polio vaccination team in Badan area of Bajaur district today.

The deceased, who was a levies personnel, was reportedly returning from polio duty when unidentified gunmen opened fire.

After the attack, security forces reached the spot and cordoned off the area.

A search operation has been launched, however, no arrest can be made yet.

Also read: Three-day anti-polio drive in tribal districts starts

A three-day anti-polio campaign in tribal districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has been resume today (Monday) under the supervision and security provided by deputy commissioners, district health officers security forces and the province’s Emergency Operation Center (EOC) stated.

The anti-polio campaign would last three days, which would be followed by catch up of missed children.

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