Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Wednesday telephoned five CRPF jawans of Assam who are being quarantined in government quarantine centre in Mandoli, New Delhi and enquired about their wellbeing. He wished them good health and told them to remain positive in the face of the challenge posed by COVID-19.

The CRPF jawans were identified as Ankur Nath, Debojit Barua, Tankeswar Bora, Prafulla Chnadra Das and Mukut Kalita.

The CMalso expressed grief on the demise of CRPF soldier Mohammad lkram Hussain onTuesday due to COVID-19 infection. He said that Hussain, who hailed fromBarpeta in Assam, fought valiantly against deadly Coronavirus and his sacrificewhile performing his duty would keep inspiring the people of the state andcountry with a sense of patriotism. The CM also extended his deepestcondolences to the bereaved family and wished for the eternal peace of thedeparted soul.