A disturbing incident occurred in Punjab where a female polio vaccination team from the Punjab Health Department was allegedly assaulted and robbed by employees of the Cantonment Board Chaklala. The attack took place on [Date of Incident], and the police have been approached by the victim with a formal complaint.
According to the FIR lodged by Khadija Bibi with the Civil Lines police, the health department team was carrying out their duties of administering polio drops when they were attacked. After completing their task, the team returned to the Chaklala Cantonment Medical Center in Dehri Hassanabad.
Upon arrival, Khadija Bibi reported that around 40 employees of the Cantonment Board Chaklala forcibly entered the health team’s storeroom. They confiscated various belongings, including polio vaccines, a bag containing Rs15,000 in cash, and personal medicines.
The FIR details a harrowing experience for the female staff, who were subjected to physical assault. The attackers allegedly slapped and pushed Khadija Bibi as she attempted to retrieve essential medicines. The male staff members accompanying the team also faced abuse and violence during the incident.
Khadija Bibi has urged the police to take stringent legal action against the accused individuals and recover the stolen items. The police are currently investigating the case, and efforts are underway to hold those responsible accountable for their actions.
This incident highlights the need for heightened security and protection for health workers, who play a crucial role in public health initiatives.
