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ASI of Pune Police’s special branch dies due to Covid-19

The ASI’s family members are under quarantine after he tested Covid-19 positive about two weeks ago.

Updated on: Jun 16, 2020, 11:38:23 IST
Hindustan Times, Pune | By
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An assistant sub-inspector (ASI) of the Pune Police’s special branch died of coronavirus disease (Covid-19) at a private hospital at Hadapsar on Monday night.

The 56-year-old official is the third Pune Police personnel to succumb to coronavirus. (PTI image)
The 56-year-old official is the third Pune Police personnel to succumb to coronavirus. (PTI image)

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The ASI (56) was diabetic and is the third Pune Police personnel to have died of the viral infection since the outbreak.

His family members are under quarantine after he tested Covid-19 positive about two weeks ago.

Earlier, an ASI (57) from Faraskhana police station and a traffic constable (43) had succumbed to Covid-19 on May 4 and May 21, respectively.

 
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