Delhi police ACP deployed at Rashtrapati Bhawan tests positive for coronavirus

A 58-year-old ACP of Delhi police posted at Rashtrapati Bhawan has tested positive for coronavirus following which five police personnel have been quarantined, officials said on Sunday.

ACP was posted at Rashtrapati Bhawan Police Lines, away from Rashtrapati Bhawan core area which comprises residential premises of president, y said.

Assistant Commissioner of Police was tested and isolated on May 13. Five or personnel who came in contact with him were also quarantined as a precautionary measure, police officials said.

"We were informed about his reports today. He has tested positive for virus but he is asymptomatic. He was in isolation since May 13 and has been mitted to a private hospital," a senior police officer said.

ACP was responsible for duty deployment, ministration and manment of personnel within Rashtrapati Bhawan premises, he said.