COVID-19 claims life of a woman police personnel in Assam

July 23: An Assam police constable, Puni Mech Paul lost her life after being infected with COVID-19 on Wednesday. She was working as a constable at Namrup Police Station. She was also suffering from kidney problems. Puni Mech Paul was was admitted to the Assam Medical College and Hospital (AMCH) on 19 July.

Taking to its twitter handle, Assam Police wrote, “We are saddened to inform that WPC Puni Mech Paul, Namrup PS made the supreme sacrifice while fighting #COVID19. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and colleagues. The dedication & commitment of those who passed away fighting #Corona inspires us to serve the people.”

We are saddened to inform that WPC Puni Mech Paul, Namrup PS made the supreme sacrifice while fighting #COVID19.

Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and colleagues.

The dedication & commitment of those who passed away fighting #Corona inspires us to serve the people. pic.twitter.com/MVLNVyZukt

— Assam Police (@assampolice) July 23, 2020

Assam DGP Bhaskar Jyoti Mahanta tweeted, “My thoughts and prayers are with the family and colleagues of WPC Puni Mech Paul. All necessary assistance and help will be extended to the family of our brave #CoronaWarrior.”

It needs mention here that around 982 personnel of Assam Police have tested positive till date.