Covid-19: 44 Police Personnel Succumbed to the Pandemic in Karnataka

According to a statement made by the state Director General of Police (DGP), Praveen Sood, 44 police personnel have died in Karnataka due to Covid-19 so far. He further stated that an ex-gratia of Rs 30 lakh has been given to the families of the deceased, within 48 hours of the demise. Reportedly the DGP has issued permission for police personnel suffering from serious illness or other comorbidity, to avail earned leaves.