Pakistan, May 27 -- A police officer providing security to a polio vaccination team was shot dead on Tuesday in Noshki district, Balochistan. Officials said unknown gunmen attacked Waheed Ahmed, who was on duty in the Killi Muhammad Hassni area. Local authorities immediately set up checkpoints to find the attackers. Despite the incident, the anti-polio campaign in the region continues without delay.

Noshki Deputy Commissioner Amjad Hussain Soomro confirmed the killing and assured that the attackers would be caught soon. He said security has been increased for all teams working in the field. The campaign's goals in Noshki, he added, would still be met as planned. Balochistan government spokesperson Shahid Rind condemned the attack and cal...