At least two Levies personnel guarding a polio vaccination team were martyred in a targeted attack by unknown assailants in Mastung, Balochistan. As per details, the incident occurred when armed assailants opened fire on the Levies personnel identified as Naik Muhammad and Maqsood Ahmed deployed to guard polio team. According to police officials, Naik Muhammad was killed on the spot, while Maqsood Ahmed, initially injured in the attack, succumbed to his wounds later, raising the death toll to two.

Both officials were rushed to a nearby hospital, but Maqsood could not survive. The Balochistan government Spokesperson Shahid Rind condemned the incident and termed the incident as “tragic” and vowed that the ongoing anti-polio campaign would not be sabotaged. “A thorough investigation is underway, and all aspects of the incident are being examined,” Rind stated. He paid tribute to the martyred personnel, saying, “We salute the sacrifices of our brave Levies officials and take pride in their dedication.” 

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)