Punjab police IG Kaustubh Sharma tests COVID-19 positive

The inspector general of police of Faridkot range in Punjab has tested positive for COVID-19, a health official said on Saturday. The senior IPS officer, Kaustubh Sharma, has been admitted to a hospital in Faridkot, civil surgeon Rajinder Kumar said.

His sample was taken on Friday morning after he had a high fever for the last two-three days, the doctor said, adding that his report came positive in the night. The officer's 30 contacts will be tested for coronavirus, Kumar said.