Combating COVID-19: Police patrolling vehicles being sanitised in Hyderabad

In view of the COVID-19 pandemic, vehicle stisation program is being carried out to stise police patrolling vehicles, as a precautionary measure against the further spread of the virus among the corona warriors.

Anj Kumar, IPS, Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad attended the Vehicle Stisation Program on Wednesday, where the East and South zone patrol cars and blue colts were stised by craft company.

Speaking on the occasion Kumar said, "Stisation is being carried out as a precautionary measure for those who drive the police vehicle. This prevents the virus from spreading through vehicles."

"Many compes are coming forward to help the corona warriors. We have very few cases of coronavirus compared to other states. Do not be afraid of COVID-19; take precautions, exercise social distancing, wear a mask, drink hot water, and consume a diet rich in vitamins," added Kumar.

According to the data on the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare's website, the total number of COVID-19 cases in Telangana stands at 27,612, including 11,012 active cases. While 16,287 patients have been cured/migrated/discharged, the death toll stands at 313.

( With inputs from ANI )