At least three people were killed in separate incidents in the Bajaur district of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, the local police force has confirmed to RFE/RL's Radio Mashaal. Unidentified gunmen killed a police officer and a health worker after shooting at a group carrying out polio vaccinations before fleeing the scene. Earlier, a soldier was killed while sweeping for land mines near the village of Niman Khan. There has been a rise in armed attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa over the past two years and protests have been held to demand the authorities take action. To read the original story by RFE/RL's Radio Mashaal, click here.
3 Killed In Separate Incidents in Northwestern Pakistan
Security forces sweep for land mines in Bajaur district. (file photo)