To prevent its personnel from the Covid-19 infections, the Delhi Police other than taking neccessary precautions is also taking ayurvedic mixtures and medicine to boost up the immunity system of police personnel deployed across the National Capital to maintain law and order.
According to police, it has taken adequate measures to prevent spread of Covid-19 among its personnel. Staff posted at frontline has been directed to follow simple precautions like social distancing, wearing of mask, frequent washing of hands with soap or sanitizer and they have also been provided PPE kits during sensitive duties. Apart from taking these precautions, the Ayush Kadha is also being distributed to all staff to boost their immunity.
"It is prepared with mixture of small & big cardamom, cloves, ginger, turmeric, cumin seeds, liquorice & cinnamon every day & distributed twice among the staff. It has worked efficaciously," said police.
"It is noteworthy that one-third cases of Covid-19 surfaced in North District have been reported from the area of Police Station Sadar Bazar. However, despite being declared a containment zone, none of personnel of Police Station Sadar Bazar have been diagnosed for Covid-19 till date, because of following suggested practices,' said a senior police official.
"Likewise, a special drive was undertaken in East district as per the guidelines issued by Ministry of Ayush and the whole of the staff of the district was administered homeopathic medicine “Arsenicium Album 30” to boost their immunity, from April 28 for one week. Apart from this, Vitamin C tablets, lemon water and citrus fruits were also distributed amongst the staff. As a result, none of the police personnel of East District have been infected with the virus since May 8," he said.
"These practices are also being replicated in other Districts and Units of Delhi Police," he added.