Policeman killed in attack targeting polio vaccination team in northwest Pakistan

“A policeman was killed after unidentified gunmen opened fire on a polio vaccination team he was guarding in northwest Pakistan’s restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province,” police said on Tuesday (February 3, 2026).

The incident occurred on Monday (February 2, 2026) in Mirali tehsil of North Waziristan district bordering Afghanistan. The assailants managed to flee from the scene after the attack. Police contingent rushed to the site and cordoned off the entire area. A search operation was launched in the area.

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Polio workers in Pakistan and their security escorts have faced repeated attacks over the past decade, particularly in parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the former tribal districts. Despite these threats, the government continued nationwide polio drives under strict security arrangements.

Pakistan is one of the last two countries in the world, alongside Afghanistan, where polio remains endemic. Despite global efforts to eradicate the virus, challenges such as security issues, vaccine hesitancy, and misinformation have slowed progress.