Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today met the family of doctor who died due to COVID-19, and provided a financial assistance of Rs 1 crore.
Mr Kejriwal visited Hitesh Gupta's residence and expressed gratitude for his sacrifice and service to the people of Delhi.
The chief minister said Hitesh Gupta's wife will be provided a government job. "We will try to help them in every possible way," he said.
Hitesh Gupta died due to the coronavirus infection in November, 2020. He was working at a Delhi government dispensary in Karkardooma.
"He got infected while serving corona patients and unfortunately lost his life after being hospitalised," Kejriwal said.
The Delhi government had announced a scheme to support the families of coronavirus warriors who lose their lives in the line of duty and provide them financial assistance of Rs 1 crore.
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