70 paramilitary troops suspended in Balochistan for refusing Covid vaccine

QUETTA: Balochistan has suspended 70 paramilitary troops without pay after they refused to receive COVID-19 vaccines, officials said. The group were suspended on Wednesday

"after repeated written warnings and verbal requests" to get the jabs, said Habib Ahmed Bangalzai, a senior local official. "They will also not get their salaries," Bangalzai added.

The troops from the Balochistan Levies, a paramilitary force that assists police with law enforcement, have direct contact with the public, the official said. Wali Breach, another senior government official, confirmed the suspensions.