Two senior cops of Delhi Police test positive of coronavirus

The Delhi Central Additional DCP Sikander and Crime branch inspector Kuldeep Yadav, who has been handling the Pinjra Tod case have been tested positive of COVID-19 on Monday. They were admitted to the hospital where the condition is said to be stable.

New Delhi:Two senior cops of the Delhi Police have tested positive of coronavirus on Monday. With over 150 Delhi Police personnel testing coronavirus positive in the past two months, authorities have deputed two Special Commissioners of Police to oversee necessary treatment to infected personnel.

According to the reports, Delhi Central Additional DCP Sikander and Crime branch inspector Kuldeep Yadav, who have been handling the Pinjra Tod case have been tested positive of COVID. Both the officers were sent to the hospital soon after they were tested positive.

Most corona infections were reported in personnel posted in the Central Delhi District. In the Chandni Mahal police station located here, several constables tested positive. However, some of these jawans have since returned to duty after recovery.

Delhi Police has said it is taking steps to protect its personnel from coronavirus infection. Six special vehicles have been deployed to ferry corona-infected personnel.