Ex-HP CM Shanta Kumar, family members test Covid-19 positive

Shimla: Former Himachal Pradesh chief minister Shanta Kumar and five of his family members tested positive for coronavirus on Friday.

The chief minister expressed concern over it and wished the former CM and his family members speedy recovery.

Shanta Kumar, his wife, four other family members, his personal secretary, security officer and driver tested positive for Covid-19, an official said.

Shanta Kumar is at his residence in Palampur of Kangra district while his wife has been admitted to Dr Rajindra Prasad Medical College in Tanda.