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3 Killed In Separate Incidents in Northwestern Pakistan

Security forces sweep for land mines in Bajaur district. (file photo)
Security forces sweep for land mines in Bajaur district. (file photo)

At least three people were killed in separate incidents in the Bajaur district of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, the local police force has confirmed to RFE/RL's Radio Mashaal. Unidentified gunmen killed a police officer and a health worker after shooting at a group carrying out polio vaccinations before fleeing the scene. Earlier, a soldier was killed while sweeping for land mines near the village of Niman Khan. There has been a rise in armed attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa over the past two years and protests have been held to demand the authorities take action. To read the original story by RFE/RL's Radio Mashaal, click here.

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