3 abducted polio workers recovered in Bannu after joint efforts of police, jirga

3 abducted polio workers recovered in Bannu after joint efforts of police, jirga

BANNU: Three polio workers abducted by militants on Wednesday have been safely recovered through coordinated efforts by the police and local jirga elders, police said. Under the leadership of the Bannu district police officer (DPO), the police initiated immediate action following the incident. A comprehensive strategy was adopted by taking local jirga elders into confidence. Due to the successful mediation by the jirga and the professional compe…

Kidnapped polio workers released in Bannu through Jirga efforts

PESHAWAR In a positive development, three polio workers who were kidnapped from Bannu district have been safely released following successful joint efforts by the police and local tribal elders (jirga). According to district admin on Thursday, the workers had been abducted by militants a day earlier from Jhando Khel area while they were participating in an anti-polio vaccination campaign. Immediately after the incident, the police launched promp…