CV Pappachan, the footballer whose goals have helped the Kerala Police team lift the Federation Cup and the Santosh Trophy in the early 1990s, is now currently part of a strong community in the state that is fighting a determined war against the Coronavirus pandemic.
The veteran, who lives in Thrissur, is serving as Deputy Commandant of the India Reserve Battalion. They are called for help whenever additional manpower is required, and at present, Pappachan is supervising a team involving more than 500 members.
They have been called upon to manage the issues arising from the pandemic on numerous occasions.