Vaccination security personnel in Pakistan attacked, 2 policemen killed

China News Service, Beijing, November 3rd, Islamabad News: On the 3rd local time, an attack on vaccination security personnel occurred in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province in northwestern Pakistan, resulting in the death of two policemen and the injury of one policeman.

According to reports from Pakistan's United News Agency, "Dawn", "The Express Tribune" and other media, the attack occurred in the Mohmand region of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province. At that time, several police officers were going to perform the task of protecting polio vaccination personnel. Unidentified militants opened fire on the police.

So far, the attack resulted in 2 deaths and 1 injury, and no organization or individual has claimed responsibility. Relevant manhunt operations are ongoing.

Pakistani President Zardari issued a statement on the 3rd, strongly condemning the attack, saying that the police protecting the vaccination team were performing "national duties" and their sacrifices would not be forgotten.

The attack took place during a special polio vaccination campaign in Pakistan. The campaign launched on November 2 in 97 specific areas across the country and will last until November 8.

According to "Pakistan Today" news, on the 2nd, four polio vaccination workers were kidnapped in the Tank area of ​​Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province on the way to perform vaccination tasks. Search and rescue work is currently underway.

Poliomyelitis, commonly known as poliomyelitis, is an acute infectious disease caused by the poliovirus. Pakistani media stated that the country is one of the few countries in the world where wild poliovirus is still circulating. Attacks and kidnappings against vaccination teams have occurred repeatedly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan provinces in recent years, disrupting the vaccination process.