Jawan's father has also tested positive | REUTERS photo for representation

First novel coronavirus confirmed case of Indian Army jawan in Ladakh was reported on Tuesday.

The Indian Army jawan from Ladakh Scouts yesterday tested positive for the Covid-19. The jawan's father had returned from 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 a quarantine in Ladakh.