A 59-year-old Assistant Sub Inspector with V.V. Puram traffic police station, who had tested positive for COVID-19 and was on medical leave, had a cardiac arrest on Saturday and passed away.
The ASI was due to retire in a few days and was on medical leave. “He developed complications at home and was taken to a hospital where he succumbed,” said a senior police officer, adding that they are waiting for the post-mortem report.
On Sunday Joint Commissioner of Police, Traffic, B.R. Ravikanthe Gowda , issued a memo to his department to ensure that safety measures are in place.
Sources said that another ASI from the same station, who had tested positive, was shifted to Bowring Hospital. Other staff including 30 police personnel who were in direct contact with the ASI who passed away have been quarantined in a hotel. Another 90 police personnel have been asked to quarantine themselves at home. VV Puram Traffic Police station was been sealed by BBMP health officials.
