The Superintendent of Police of Khordha district Ajay Pratap Swain has tested positive for Covid-19, confirmed Health & Family Welfare Department on Thursday.
Swain, younger brother of Minister Ranendra Pratap Swain, is the first SP in the State to have contracted coronavirus infection. The confirmation was made after his antibody test report came out positive.
Doctors have suggested the SP to remain under home isolation to prevent spread of infection.