Policeman Guarding A Polio Team Injured In Quetta Attack

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.