ASI succumbs to corona in Andhra's Anantapuram

S Habibullah, an Assistant Sub Inspector who was posted at Parigi police station died due to coronavirus infection in Anantapuram district. The State Chief Minister's Office has announced a compensation of Rs 50 lakh to his family.

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh): A 51-year-old police officer died due to coronavirus infection in Anantapuram district, said Andhra Pradesh DGP on Sunday.

The deceased S Habibullah was posted at Parigi police station as Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI).

The State Chief Minister's Office has announced a compensation of Rs 50 lakh to the family of the deceased. Habibullah, the cop from Hindupuram town, was working at Parigi for three years. After he fell sick 20 days ago, Parigi SI sent him on leave, observing his health condition, however, he returned to the job within a few days.

The SI sent him to duty at Konapuram picket, keeping his health in mind. Habibullah again fell ill on April 16 after which his family members took him to Hindupuram GGH. Thereafter, he was taken to Anantapuram COVID-19 hospital. The doctor over there suggested him to join at Parigi GGH, as he had no corona, according to the State DGP.

While his family was planning to shift him to Bengaluru, he breathed his last on April 17.

He was survived by his wife, daughter and son.

The 52-year-old Ludhiana assistant commissioner of police (ACP), who was undergoing treatment for COVID-19 at a private hospital, died on Saturday.

ACP (North) Anil Kohli breathed his last at the SPS hospital, Ludhiana, civil surgeon Rajesh Bagga said. On Friday, the Punjab government had given its go-ahead to the hospital to conduct plasma therapy on the police officer.

(ANI Report)