Three Security Personnel Killed in Pakistan Bombing

In a series of violent incidents targeting polio workers in Pakistan, a roadside bomb in Dera Ismail Khan killed three security personnel escorting a polio vaccination team, while two others were injured. This attack coincides with the start of a nationwide polio eradication campaign aimed at vaccinating over 44 million children. Just a day prior, a polio worker was shot dead in Bannu, and a police officer was killed while escorting polio workers in Karak, highlighting the risks faced by those involved in the vaccination efforts. In Karachi, a separate attack on a polio vaccination team left two workers and a policeman injured, leading to the arrest of six individuals. No group has claimed responsibility for these attacks, which reflect the ongoing challenges in eradicating polio in Pakistan, where violence against health workers remains a serious concern. The country has reported 63 confirmed polio cases this year, underscoring the urgency of the vaccination campaign.