Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (MS)
Mangaluru, May 24: The dreaded coronavirus pandemic has not left even the vital department of fire service in the city. It is learnt that seven people belonging to Kadri fire service station have turned positive for coronavirus.
Naveen Chandra (54), one of the firefighters working for Kadri fire service station succumbed to the disease.
In addition to being an expert fire fighter, Naveen Chandra was active is cultural, social and music activities.
Naveen Chandra
Naveen, who is a resident of Ullal Kotekar, is survived by wife and three children. He was suffering from breathing difficulty and was admitted to hospital few days ago. It is learnt that the other six personnel are under home quarantine.
It is suspected that the fire fighters might have contracted the disease during Tauktae cyclone relief work when they worked relentlessly.