In Bajaur’s Salarzai tehsil, in the area of Tangi, a polio team came under fire during an anti-polio campaign.
According to details, a police officer assigned to the team’s security and a civilian were killed in the attack. The martyred officer was identified as Sajjad.
DPO Waqas Rafiq confirmed the incident, saying that a large contingent of personnel had been dispatched to the area and raids were underway to arrest the suspects.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has condemned terrorist attack on polio team in Bajaur.
PM Shehbaz has expressed sorrow over the police personnel who were martyred protecting the polio team. The premier has prayed for the forgiveness of the martyrs and patience for their families.
The premier has prayed for the swift recovery of the injured civilian. PM Shehbaz has directed that the perpetrators of the attack be brought to justice.
The attack on personnel engaged in polio eradication work is deeply regrettable, says the prime minister.
Moreover, the premier maintained that the campaign to eliminate polio from the country will continue with full vigour.
