An assistant commissioner of police, who was undergoing treatment for COVID-19 at a private hospital in Ludhiana, died on Saturday.
"Sad News ACP Anil Kohli passed away. Died of #COVID-19. Was admitted in SPS Hospital Ludhiana," Ludhiana district public relations office tweeted.
ACP Anil Kohli had tested positive for coronavirus a few days ago.
On Friday, the Punjab government had given its go-ahead to the hospital to conduct plasma therapy on the police officer.