Inspector, with Delhi police’s anti-terrorist squad, dies of Covid
NEW DELHI :A Delhi Police inspector, posted with its anti-terrorist squad (ATS) (Special Cell), died of Covid-19 on Wednesday at a south Delhi private hospital, where he was undergoing treatment since June 18.
Inspector Sanjeev Kumar Yadav, who was conferred upon a gallantry award in January, was on a ventilator support for the past few days and received two plasma therapies since he was admitted to the hospital.
Special Cell officers said Yadav could not be saved, despite the best possible treatment and efforts by the doctors at the hospital. “Besides two plasma therapies, the doctors also administered him other lifesaving treatments. But inspector Yadav didn’t recover from the viral infection,” said Neeraj Thakur, joint commissioner of police (CP) (special cell).
Inspector Yadav was posted in the south-western range of the Special Cell. He was admitted to Rajiv Gandhi Super Speciality Hospital on June 16 after he complained of fever and other Covid19-related symptoms.
He tested positive the following day.
On June 18, he was shifted to Max Hospital in Saket, said Joint CP Thakur.
Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal offered his condolences to Yadav.
He tweeted, “My deepest condolences at the death of inspector Sanjeev Kumar Yadav, who died of Covid-19. A very brave policeman and recipient of Police medal. His death is a great loss to @Delhi Police. “
Anil Baijal, Lieutenant-Governor (L-G), Delhi, also mourned his death.
“Extremely saddened at the death of inspector Sanjeev Kumar Yadav in the line of duty fighting Covid-19. A great warrior, recipient of the Police
› My deepest condolences at the death of inspector Sanjeev Kumar Yadav, who died of Covid-19. A very brave policeman and recipient of Police medal. His death is a great loss to @Delhi Police. ARVIND KEJRIWAL, Delhi CM
Medal for Gallantry, he brought laurels for @Delhi Police. His untimely demise is an irreplaceable loss for the organisation. My deepest condolences!,” the L-G tweeted.
His department, Delhi Police’s Special Cell, expressed solidarity with his family and friends as they mourned the loss of their brave colleague.
“Special Cell stands in solidarity with the family and friends of our brave colleague inspector Sanjeev Yadav, PMG, who has entered another world leaving behind a rich legacy. As we mourn the death of our brother-in-arms, we are inspired to reaffirm our oath to the Constitution and to the citizens of this great nation,” the Special Cell tweeted from its official handle.