Probe into Covid-19 outbreak in 31st CRPF battalion to complete soon

Officials have indicated that the primary source of the Covid-19 infection in this unit could be a constable (nursing assistant) who joined the battalion after leave period at his home in the NCR

An inquiry launched to probe the "serious" case of 137 Covid-19 infections, and a death, in a single CRPF battalion will be completed soon, officials said on Tuesday, even as the force is undertaking new measures to combat the outbreak.

The probe is being monitored by CRPF chief A P Maheshwari and it will be taken to its "logical end at the earliest."

"The coronavirus outbreak in the 31st battalion of the force has been viewed seriously. The Director-General (DG) has directed to gear up the force to face the challenge of the pandemic during 'hotspot policing' duties and while