A lady polio worker was killed while another injured in firing by unknown motorcyclists in Parmolai area of district Swabi on Wednesday afternoon. The local police informed that female polio worker identified as Shakila and Ghuncha were returning home from Basic Health Unit (BHU) Parmolai after performing duty with polio team when unknown motorcyclists ambushed them.

Shakila died on the spot while Ghuncha shifted to nearby hospital in critical condition.

The police team soon after the incident reached the place and started search operation to arrest the culprits. DIG Mardan and DPO Swabi rushed to the site of incident and carried out necessary investigation.

KP Chief Minister Mahmood Khan has taken notice of killing of a lady polio worker in Swabi and sought report from inspector general of police.

Expressing his concern, the CM condemned the incident and directed police chief to bring the culprits of the incident to justice.

He expressed condolence with the bereaved family and prayed eternal peace for the departed soul.

He also directed provision of best medical treatment to other lady health work who sustained injuries in the incident.

The chief minister expressed resolve that polio vaccination drive would continue saying that such cowardly act could not shake the commitment of the government and polio health teams from making the country polio-free.