With the surge in coronavirus cases, the fatalities are also increasing in the police forces.
A police ASI on Monday succumbed to the virus in the capital city.
The deceased was identified as Sisira Kumar Sethi.
He was posted as ASI at the Khandagiri police station here.After testing positive, Sethi was admitted to the SUM Covid Hospital in the city. The cop breathed his last while undergoing treatment at the hospital.
“He was an outstanding officer and has sacrificed his life in the line of duty.
Our prayers are with the bereaved family members which include three minor daughters,” tweeted Bhubaneswar DCP Uma Shankar Das.