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A police official was martyred and four others were injured when miscreants opened fire on a team providing security for polio vaccination workers in Hangu, a police spokesperson confirmed on Monday, Aaj News reported. The incident occurred near Chappri Waziran within the jurisdiction of the Tal Police Station. According to the spokesperson, the martyred official, identified as Israr-ul-Haq, was a resident of Shangla and was currently enrolled in an intermediate course at the Police Training Centre (PTC). The injured personnel were immediately shifted to a nearby medical facility for treatment. Following the attack, a heavy contingent of police reached the spot and initiated a search operation for the attackers. DIG Kohat Irfan Tariq said police force retaliated right away and fought the terrorists very hard which has reportedly resulted in death of two terrorists. However, the fleeing terrorists took their accomplices with them, he added. He also said that the anti-polio campaign would continue as usual in the area as the terrorists cannot dampen the spirit of the nation.
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