Police officer dies of Covid-19
The deceased’s another brother was already undergoing treatment under critical condition at the hospital
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LAHORE:
Lahore Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Zulfiqar Hameed said on Tuesday that another policeman in the city was martyred due to coronavirus.
Acting DSP CIA Civil Lines Amir Dogar died of the virus. He was undergoing treatment at a private hospital for the last few days.
The CCPO added that so far 114 policemen of Lahore police had been quarantined after being infected with Covid-19, while 74 had recovered after defeating the virus.
He further said that Lahore police had been affected the most by the virus among all departments.
“We stand for the protection of our citizens, without caring for our lives and families.”
DIG Investigation Dr Inam Waheed Khan commented that Amir Dogar was a very honest, professional and excellent police officer. He added that on the basis of his qualification, Dogar was appointed as CIA Civil Lines in-charge.
The deceased’s another brother was already undergoing treatment under critical condition at the hospital.
The same day, Senior Superintendent of Lahore Operations Police (SSP), Faisal Shahzad, was also tested positive for COVID-19 and went into self-isolation for treatment purpose.
Published in The Express Tribune, June 3rd, 2020.
Lahore Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Zulfiqar Hameed said on Tuesday that another policeman in the city was martyred due to coronavirus.
Acting DSP CIA Civil Lines Amir Dogar died of the virus. He was undergoing treatment at a private hospital for the last few days.
The CCPO added that so far 114 policemen of Lahore police had been quarantined after being infected with Covid-19, while 74 had recovered after defeating the virus.
He further said that Lahore police had been affected the most by the virus among all departments.
“We stand for the protection of our citizens, without caring for our lives and families.”
DIG Investigation Dr Inam Waheed Khan commented that Amir Dogar was a very honest, professional and excellent police officer. He added that on the basis of his qualification, Dogar was appointed as CIA Civil Lines in-charge.
The deceased’s another brother was already undergoing treatment under critical condition at the hospital.
The same day, Senior Superintendent of Lahore Operations Police (SSP), Faisal Shahzad, was also tested positive for COVID-19 and went into self-isolation for treatment purpose.
Published in The Express Tribune, June 3rd, 2020.