The family of Ludhiana DSP Harjinder Singh visited the stateChief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh to request financial assistance for theofficer’s treatment.
The DSP had tested positive for Covid-19 on April 6th thisyear and was admitted to SPS Hospital, Ludhiana for treatment. On 22 April, he hadreported negative for the contagious infection, however, his lungs have beenaffected the most.
Yesterday (June 1, 2021), his video requesting to “Kindlyallocate the ex-gratia, which would be given to my family after my demise, somy life could be saved,” went viral on the internet.
It is pertinent to add that the estimate for his treatmentis Rs 80 lakh. His letter to the CM claimed, “My doctors have said that I willhave to go for the lungs transplant and they have told me to arrange funds forthe same.”
Also, DSP Harjinder Singh, Central Jail, Ludhiana has alsowritten in his letter that Ludhiana Police Administration and hospitalmanagement is also extending support towards me in his tough times.
Moreover, Ludhiana CP has forwarded the DSP’s letter to theDGP Dinkar Gupta mentioning victim personnel’s needs and conditions.