KARACHI: A comprehensive and foolproof security plan has been finalized to ensure the safety of the anti-polio campaign scheduled to run across the provincial capital from February 2 to February 8, 2026.
According to a spokesperson for the Karachi Police, a total of 7,703 police officers and personnel will be deployed throughout the city to protect polio teams and healthcare workers.
Zonal Deployment Breakdown
The security plan includes the deployment of a significant number of female police officers. The distribution of personnel across Karachi’s three main zones is as follows:
| Zone | Number of Personnel |
| East Zone | 2,724 |
| West Zone | 2,908 |
| South Zone | 2,071 |
Direct Supervision and Safety
The Karachi Police Chief has issued strict directives to all zonal officers to personally supervise the security arrangements. The instructions emphasize maintaining a high state of alert and taking immediate action to prevent any untoward incidents during the week-long drive.
The spokesperson reiterated that the safety of children and polio workers remains the top priority. Karachi Police have also appealed to citizens to cooperate fully with the polio teams to help eradicate the virus from the city.
