India News | Punjab Police IG Kaustubh Sharma Tests COVID-19 Positive

Chandigarh, Jul 25 (PTI) The inspector general of police of Faridkot range in Punjab has tested positive for COVID-19, a health official said on Saturday.

The senior IPS officer, Kaustubh Sharma, has been admitted to a hospital in Faridkot, civil surgeon Rajinder Kumar said.

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His sample was taken on Friday morning after he had a high fever for the last two-three days, the doctor said, adding that his report came positive in the night.

The officer's 30 contacts will be tested for coronavirus, Kumar said.

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