Staff Reporter:
A policeman guarding a polio vaccination team in Quetta’s Eastern Bypass area was injured Friday in a shooting incident. No polio workers were harmed.
Details:
- Unidentified gunmen targeted the team,injuring the policeman.
- He’s receiving medical treatment and in stable condition.
- Motive and perpetrators remain unknown.
Significance:
- Highlights ongoing dangers faced by polio eradication efforts in Pakistan.
- Despite progress, security remains crucial for complete polio eradication.
Response:
- Local authorities condemn the attack, urging protection for polio workers.
- Police investigate to identify and apprehend the attackers.