Bengaluru: Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa has said that a separate COVID-19 testing center is being opened for officers and staff of the Police Department.
The chief minister tweeted on Tuesday that the Police Department staff are at the forefront in the battle against Coronavirus and their services must be lauded.
He also expressed condolence to the family of Manjesh, an armed constable of the 4th Battalion of the Karnataka State Reserve Police, Bengaluru Urban unit, who committed suicide on learning that he was infected with Coronavirus.
My prayers are with the family may god give them strength to bear the loss and also pray that the departed soul rest in peace” said Yediyurappa.
“The government is taking measures to ensure that the COVID-19 patients get the best treatment. The number of victims of the virus infection is far lesser in Karnataka than other states. Neither citizens nor government staff have to worry if they test positive. The government will do its best to help people,” he assured.
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Vijayanagara: One man was killed and 12 others were injured after a truck hit vehicle they were traveling in on the National Highway 50 stretch on the outskirts of Koodligi in the district.
The accident victim, Madhu (27), is learned to have been an employee of Reliance Digital from Andhra Pradesh.
The vehicle was reportedly traveling from Bengaluru to Koodligi and the passengers are learned to have been seriously injured following the collision with the truck, which was found to have a Maharashtra registration.
Koodligi Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP) Mallesh Dodmani and Circle Inspector Prahlad Channagiri arrived at the accident spot on being informed of the accident.
The police officers and locals rescued the injured passengers and got them shifted to the Koodligi Government Hospital. Some of the passengers were reportedly taken to the Ballari Trauma Care Centre for further treatment.
A case has been registered at the Koodligi Police Station and the officers are investigating the incident.
