Gunmen kill polio team driver in Khyber Agency

Polio workers, who were preparing for three-day polio campaign starting in the region from Monday, escaped unhurt

Afp February 14, 2015
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A file photo of a family member mourning the loss of a polio worker who was targeted by militants: PHOTO: REUTERS
PESHAWAR: The driver of a van carrying a two-member polio team in a tribal region near the Afghan border were shot dead by gunmen on Saturday, officials said.

The two attackers fired shots from a nearby mountain on the van in Shalman area of Khyber region where the military is battling militants.

"The two-member team was busy making preparations for the three-day polio campaign starting in the region from Monday when the two gunmen opened fire on their vehicle killing its driver on the spot," a senior local administration official Tayyab Abdullah told AFP.

The polio workers, however, escaped unhurt.

A senior health official of the district, Dr Muhammad Qasim also confirmed the incident.
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COMMENTS (2)

Raj - USA | 9 years ago | Reply These lady polio workers are the bravest in Pakistan. They go to areas with their mission to fight ignorance and hatred where the brave Pakistani army with all their ammunitions fears to step, they render this great service just for 200 rupees per day and most often the are not even paid this paltry amount of 200 rupees per day. Every LHW is an Angel.
roarwali | 9 years ago | Reply May Allah rest his soul in peace and give us the courage and strength to get rid of these terrorists.
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