A Pakistani Muslim cleric has said that polio vaccinations are un-Islamic. And such “extremist” clerics are not just in Pakistan: in Nigeria, a Muslim cleric was arrested for playing a role in sparking the murders of polio workers.
“Levies official killed as polio team attacked in Bajaur,” Daily Times, September 24, 2018:
A security official has been martyred in an attack on a polio vaccination team in Badan area of Bajaur district today.
The deceased, who was a levies personnel, was reportedly returning from polio duty when unidentified gunmen opened fire.
After the attack, security forces reached the spot and cordoned off the area.
A search operation has been launched, however, no arrest can be made yet….