5 Ludhiana cops, 2 inmates quarantined as teen accused tests +ve for virus

LUDHIANA: An 18-year-old youth, who was arrested for abetting the suicide of his classmate, has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

Confirming the development, additional deputy commissioner of police (ADCP) Sachin Gupta, who is nodal officer for Covid-19, said as many as five policemen, two assistant sub-inspectors (ASIs) and three constables who came in contact with Mukul, have been quarantined. Two inmates who were lodged with him have also been isolated.

The 18-year-old, who is a resident of Guru Teg Bahadur Nagar of Mundian, was arrested on April 30, weeks after his classmate had committed suicide over reportedly being blocked by him. The teen had been presented before the court on Friday and sent to 14-day judicial remand on Friday. HTC