Policeman killed in attack on polio team

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A polio team was attacked on Thursday by suspected militants in Loralai district of Balochistan and at least one policemen guarding the team was killed in the ambush, a private news channel reported.

According to the report, a police official confirmed that unidentified gunmen opened fire on a polio team in Loralai’s Nasarabad area, killing a policeman on duty to guard the health workers.

The attackers fled the scene.

Police authorities arrived at the spot and launched a probe.

There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack.

Militants frequently attacks polio team in parts of Balochistan, hampering the polio drive in the province.