Police, Levies and Khasadar personnel in merged districts announce boycott of polio campaign
MOHMAND: Personnel of the Levies and Khasadar forces in the merged tribal districts have announced a boycott of an upcoming polio vaccination campaign set to begin on September 21, citing what they described as the government and police department’s failure to fulfil commitments regarding their service-related demands. An official of the Mohmand police told Dawn that the announcement was made…
In Mohmand, personnel from the Levies and Khasadar forces have announced a boycott of the upcoming polio vaccination campaign, set to commence on September 21. The boycott is a response to the government and police department's failure to meet their demands regarding service-related issues. The protesters, including Levies and Khasadar personnel, have taken a stand at the historic Bab-i-Khyber, where they vowed to continue their protest until their concerns are addressed and commitments are fulfilled.
The committee has also imposed a fine of Rs25 million on any Levies or Khasadar personnel who take part in polio duties during the campaign. They have stopped registering FIRs and recording entries in police diaries, further complicating the arrangements for the polio campaign. This development has raised concerns about the successful execution of the polio vaccination drive in the merged districts.
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