Yogender Yadav, a 40-year-old Delhi Police constable who was undergoing treatment for liver related complications at a hospital in New Delhi passed away on July 7, 2020, 12 days after testing positive for COVID-19.
Constable Yogender Yadav was posted at Paschim Vihar West Police Station and passed away on Tuesday, news agency PTI quoted a senior officer as saying.
He was admitted to Park Hospital on June 12 due to a liver-related ailment and had tested positive for COVID-19 on June 25.
He hailed from Balaha Kalan village in Mahendergarh district of Haryana and lived with his family in police colony, Paschim Vihar, the officer said.
The deceased is survived by his wife Rekha (32), son Lakshay Yadav (14) and daughter Akshu Yadav (3), police said.
Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal offered condolences to the family. “Deeply saddened at the death of Ct. Yogender who lost his life in fight against Covid-19. A great loss for the organisation. @DelhiPolice will extend all possible help to his family. My deepest condolences!” he tweeted.