Chief Minister praises Jhajjar DC, SP for containing the spread of coronavirus

Jhajjar is among five districts of the state, where no case of COVID-19 has been reported

Tribune Web Desk

Updated At : 07:58 PM Apr 11, 2020 IST

Ravinder Saini
Tribune News Service
Jhajjar, April 11

Chief Minister, Manohar Lal Khattar, has showered praise on Jhajjar Deputy Commissioner (DC) Jitender Dahiya and Superintendent of Police (SP) Ashok Kumar for checking the spread of COVID-19 pandemic as well as efficiently handling the situation emerged during the lockdown in the district.

The CM has written separate appreciation letter to both the officers.

“I convey deep appreciation of the state government for the excellent work done by you and your team to contain the spread of Coronavirus and in maintaining the supply of essential goods and services to people of your district during the national lockdown,” states the CM in the letters.

Jhajjar is among five districts of the state, where no case of COVID-19 has been reported.

As many as 1,317 people with travel history abroad and various states of India are, at present, under home quarantine in the district while samples of 43 people tested negative for COVID-19.

“You have provided inspiring leadership to your team to work with great courage, selflessness, determination, and focus. Your thoughtful actions and devotion to duty in this war-like situation is indeed commendable. I am sure efforts will go in a long way in achieving our objective of defeating this virus in Haryana,” reads the letter sent to the DC by the CM.

Jhajjar police are working round-the-clock for proper implementation of lockdown to prevent community transmission of deadly COVID-19 diseases.

The police have challaned 2,856 vehicles and registered 88 FIR against violators of the lockdown during the past 20 days.

“You have led your team in implementing the lockdown measures from the front with determination and focus. This has ensured that the state has remained on track in these difficult times. Your devotion to duty in this war-like situation is indeed commendable,” states the letter sent to SP by the CM.

SP Ashok Kumar said he was enthused and motivated on getting the commendation from Chief Minister. It would also encourage him to perform his duty with more toil and devotion, he added.