Delhi L-G, CM condole demise of police inspector due to COVID-19

New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday condoled the demise of Delhi Police Inspector Sanjeev Kumar Yadav due to COVID-19.

The deceased was battling the disease for more than 10 days in Max Hospital and succumbed last night.

Yadav was posted under Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Special Cell was decorated with the Medal for gallantry recently.

Baijal tweeted: “Extremely saddened at the death of Insp Sanjeev Kumar Yadav in the line of duty fighting COVID-19.”

A great warrior, recipient of Police Medal for gallantry, he brought laurels for the Delhi Police, Baijal added.

“His untimely demise is irreplaceable loss for the organization. My deepest condolences!”

Kejriwal said: “A very brave policeman and recipient of Police Medal. His death is a great loss to the Delhi Police.”

— IANS

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