Only 1 cop test positive for COVID-19: AIGP

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaJuly 12, 2020

The state home department on Sunday said only one police official, who was posted in East Jaintia Hills, has been tested positive for COVID-19 so far.

In a statement, Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP) GK Iangrai however said none of the police officials in West Garo Hills District have tested positive for COVID-19 as alleged in media reports.

He said only one police official of the department posted in the state has tested positive. 

 “The COVID-19 positive case of a police official in the state is that of an official currently posted at East Jaintia Hills, Khliehriat, who on returning from his parent district West Garo Hills was directed to undergo medical screening as per protocol. Both RTK test as well as RT PCR test were conducted, and based on the test conducted it was confirmed that the official has been tested positive.The official is currently under medical observation,” the AIGP said.

Meanwhile, Iangrai informed that the department has already issued directions to all districts and units to strictly adhere to the protocols and guidelines which have been issued from time to time.