ISLAMABAD, Dec 16 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday strongly condemned the terrorist attack on a polio vaccination team in Bajaur and expressed deep sorrow and grief over the martyrdom of a police officer and the injury of a civilian in the attack.
In a statement, he prayed for the eternal peace of the departed soul and for strength and patience for the bereaved family. The prime minister also prayed for a speedy recovery to the injured.
The prime minister directed the relevant authorities to identify those responsible for the attack and bring them to justice at the earliest.
He emphasized that the attack on individuals working tirelessly to eradicate polio in the country was deplorable.
“The polio campaign will continue across the country until the disease is completely eliminated,” he reaffirmed.