Ranchi: So far in Jharkhand, 4,915 police personnel have been detected positive for Coronavirus.
A statement issued by the state police headquarters here said that out of these 4,915 police personnel, 1 is an ADG rank officer, 4 are SP Rank officers, 2 are ASP rank officers, 24 are DSP rank officials, 67 are inspector rank officers, 311 are Sub Inspector rank officers, 402 are Assitant Sub Inspector rank officers, 12 are higher level rank clerks, 545 are constables, 3,313 are jawans/drivers, 168 are fourth-grade employees and 59 home guards.
On the other hand, 4,515 policemen have been cured and discharged. However, these figures based on data available till September 20. The Police Department has so far reported 12 deaths caused due to Coronavirus. As per the latest figures currently, there are 388 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.