Gurugram cops being screened

Gurugram, April 8

The Gurugram police have started screening cops manning roads. Starting with policemen on naka duty, a team of doctors screened their temperature.

“The police are one of the biggest pillars in war against Covid, who ensure proper lockdown. Under no circumstances can we risk them getting affected. As a safety measure, we are getting them screened.  We are rotating cops on naka duty,” said Commissioner of Police Mohammad Akil.

With a majority of them manning the roads for almost 12 hours a day, cops were asked to go for test in case of slightest fever or cough. The were asked to maintain social distancing even at home.

An officer said videos showing Tablighi Jamaat attendees sneezing or spitting on cops had made them more cautious. “To keep their families safe, a majority of cops are putting up in police stations or official bunkers and are sanitised daily,” said Rajender Dalal, ACP, City. — OC

Rs50,000 penalty for lockdown violators

• The panchayat of Daulha village of Gurugram recently announced a fine of Rs50,000 for lockdown violators
• A proclamation was made in the village through the chowkidaar that no one would leave home until necessary till April 14
• The villagers have been asked to visit local grocery and medical stores by 10 am and then confine themselves to homes