Polio workers kidnapped in Tank, 2 policemen martyred on duty due to firing in Mohmand

One terrorist also injured in incident while search operation continues, DPO Mohmand

Peshawar: After kidnapping of police workers in Tank district, two policemen were martyred during attack on polio team in Mohmand.

According to police sources, within limits of Mohmand police station Pandiali, at Tamanzai, unknown armed persons fired at polio team during polio campaign.

According to DPO Mohmand Raza Muhammad Khan, two personnel were martyred and one personnel slightly injured in firing incident while one terrorist was injured in incident.

Martyred police personnel in firing include Zahoor and Arabi while injured includes Sabir. Search operation is underway after incident.

Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi expressed concern over kidnapping of four polio workers in Tank and martyrdom of two policemen during attack on polio team in Mohmand and termed it condemnable incident.

Governor Faisal Karim Kundi said that polio workers are performing national duty for safe future of children and healthy Pakistan.

Adviser to Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for Information and Public Relations, Relief, Rehabilitation and Settlement Samar Haroon Bilour expressed regret over firing on police personnel during polio campaign in Mohmand district and accident and kidnapping incident in Tank district.