Three railway police officials contract coronavirus

LAHORE: A sub-inspector, a head constable and a constable of railway police have been tested positive for coronavirus.

Earlier, ASI Rao Jamil was martyred due to the contagious disease.

All the personnel who have contracted the disease belong to Karachi division.

Sources revealed that several personnel on duty during the lockdown imposed to curb the spread of the disease have been affected by coronavirus.

The three employees of railway police in the Karachi division have been infected by the virus in recent days.

Sources said the all three employees have been quarantined and are undergoing medical treatment.

Along with this, the authorities concerned have decided to send a case to the Ministry of Railways regarding financial aid as per the law for ASI Jamil’s kin.

A member of his family will also be employed by the department.

After the approval of the Ministry of Railways, the family will be provided financial assistance as per the laws.

Published in The Express Tribune, May 7^th, 2020.