Two Mumbai Police Personnel Pass Away Due To COVID-19
MUMBAI: Two Mumbai Police constables have lost their lives due to coronavirus on Sunday while undergoing treatment, sending shockwaves in the city’s police circles
According to reports, the deceased police personnel were a 57-year-old constable, Chandrakant Pendurkar and 52-year-old Sandip Surve.
Chandrakant Pendurkar, a resident of Worli, who passed away on Saturday at Nair Hospital and became the first Mumbai Police personnel to have succumbed to COVID-19. Details of second police personnel are awaited.
Mumbai police took their Twitter handles and offered condolences to the deceased.
Two of Mumbai Police's heroes – HC Chandrakant Ganapat Pendurkar and HC Sandip Surve – succumbed to the fight against Coronavirus. In the memory of the departed souls, Mumbai Police will not be uploading any tweets today. Only responses will be given. pic.twitter.com/yAAaUDGDu7
— Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice) April 26, 2020
"Mumbai Police lost two brave souls in a span of two days. May the departed souls rest in peace. Thoughts and prayers for the family and friends," Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh tweeted.
At least 40 other policemen have tested positive and are undergoing treatment at various city hospitals in Mumbai.
In view of over 95 Covid-19 cases that have hit the force so far, the Mumbai Police have decided against deploying those officials with comorbidities or related health issues in containment zones or sensitive areas like Dharavi and other slums pockets.
Maharashtra remains the worst effected state, with 7628 cases and 323 deaths so far.
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