Two police officers providing security for a polio vaccination team were tragically killed after an attack by armed assailants in the Nawa Killi region of Quetta, according to local police. The incident occurred on the first day of a week-long initiative to vaccinate approximately 2.6 million children in Balochistan.
Response and Repercussions
Following the assault, the vaccination campaign in Nawa Killi and surrounding areas has been temporarily halted. Balochistan’s Chief Minister, Mir Abdul Qudoos Bizenjo, sought an immediate report on the incident, describing it as a plot against the country’s future health. Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari condemned the attack, expressing hope for swift justice, and emphasized the need for foolproof security for polio teams.
