A police officer was killed on Monday while he was on his way to ensure the security of polio vaccinators in the city of Jamrud, located in the northwest province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The officer, identified as constable, would have been attacked by two people on a motorcycle which opened fire on him, reported Express News.
The injured officer was immediately transferred to the hospital for medical treatment, but he died of his injuries. The killed officer was identified as Abdul Khaliq.
After receiving information on the attack, a strong police contingent reached the scene, completed the area and launched a research operation.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif launched the first anti-polao campaign on Sunday on Sunday, due from February 3 to 9, by administering polio falls to children under the age of five and reaffirming his commitment to Eliminate Pakistan disease.
Speaking during the launch of the campaign, the Prime Minister underlined his determination to rid the Polio country.
“The National Polio Vaccination Drive would target millions of children to save their future and their health,” he said.
The Prime Minister praised the dedication of vaccination teams, expressing the confidence they would work “day and night to eradicate the disease and reach distant areas and villages”.
He said the teams would assume their responsibility with “energy and full commitment”.
A few days ago, the World Health Organization (WHO) praised Pakistan for having reduced polio by more than 99% since 1994, reaffirming its commitment to help the country to finish the final phase of the eradication.
Despite significant progress, the disease has experienced resurgence in some of the most volatile regions of Pakistan, and challenges remain in the fight against polio.
WHO, recognizing the efforts of Pakistan, stressed that it would continue to support the country in “running the last kilometer” to end the paralyzing disease.
This message was delivered during the accommodation by Islamabad of the Technical Advisory Group for the eradication of Polio, a key forum bringing together global experts to develop strategies on the elimination of the global threat of polio.
