In Karachi’s Korangi area, suspects involved in attacking a polio team have been granted bail by the court. Six suspects, including four women, were accused of physically assaulting polio workers and snatching their mobile phones. The court approved bail for each suspect against surety bonds of 10,000 rupees. According to the police, the suspects refused to allow their children to receive polio drops, leading to the attack by the women. The police also reported that the suspects tore the uniforms of the officers and snatched their mobile phones. The court has directed the investigating officer to submit the challan within 14 days.
Attack on Polio Team:
The attack occurred when the polio team and accompanying police officers visited a family’s home in Korangi to administer the vaccine. Family members attacked the polio workers, resulting in injuries to two police officers and two polio workers. The police arrested six individuals, including four women and two young boys, at the scene.
Identification of Suspects:
The arrested suspects have been identified as Samina, Mahjabeen, Amna, Iqra, Imran, and Sufiyan. The police stated that the suspects attacked the polio team and police officers with sticks and snatched their mobile phones.
Importance of Polio Campaign:
Pakistan and neighboring Afghanistan are the only two countries where polio remains endemic. Attacks on polio teams pose a serious challenge to the health system and threaten children’s health. In recent years, there has been an increase in polio cases, further complicating efforts to eradicate the disease.
Conclusion:
Attacks on polio teams are a serious threat to the health system and children’s health. The government and law enforcement agencies need to take effective measures to prevent such incidents to ensure the success of polio eradication efforts.
