What Happened: Pakistani police went on strike after gunmen killed a policeman and a polio worker amid a series of militant attacks.
What you need to know: On September 12, 2024, in Bannu, Pakistan, police officers gathered around an ambulance carrying the body of a policeman who was killed in an attack by gunmen. The policeman and a polio worker were both killed in the attack.
What more: Over 100 police officers who are assigned to protect polio vaccination teams in volatile border areas went on strike in response to a series of deadly militant attacks that week.
Also: The strike reflects growing frustration and concern among security personnel about the increasing violence targeting those involved in polio vaccination efforts.