First case of coronavirus registered in Indian Army

New Delhi : India has registered its first novel coronavirus confirmed case in Indian Army in Ladakh.

The Indian Army jawan from Ladakh Scouts tested positive for the Covid-19 on Tuesday. The jawan's father had returned from a pilgrimage in Iran which is severely affected by the novel coronavirus.

The jawan's father has also tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

The jawan is being given treatment while his family, including his sister and wife, have been put in quarantine in Ladakh.