Ranchi: So far in Jharkhand, 4,045 police personnel have been detected positive for Coronavirus.
A statement issued by the state police headquarters here on Monday said that out of these 4,045 police personnel, 3 are SP Rank officers, 2 are ASP rank officers, 14 are DSP rank officials, 52 are inspector rank officers, 266 are Sub Inspector rank officers, 341 are Assitant Sub Inspector rank officers, 7 are higher level clerks, 424 are constables, 2,723 are jawans/drivers, 157 are fourth-grade employees and 49 home guards.
On the other hand, 3,410 policemen have been cured and discharged. However, these figures based on data available till August 30. The Police Department has so far reported 9 deaths caused due to Coronavirus. As per the latest figures currently, there are 626 active cases among the policemen.
The police headquarters has already issued necessary instructions to all the police officials that apart from maintaining law and order they should take necessary precautions against Coronavirus. The policemen have been asked to maintain social distancing, wear masks, use sanitizers and take all necessary precautions to prevent themselves against Coronavirus, moreover they have been also asked to take adequate safety measures while taking the accused to the jail.