After 3 deaths, paid leave for older cops in Mumbai

Tribune News Service Mumbai, April 28 Following the death of three policemen from the Covid-19 virus over the past few days, the Mumbai police have sent its personnel above the age of 55 and those with pre-existing ailments on paid...

Tribune News Service

Updated At : 12:07 PM Apr 29, 2020 IST

Tribune News Service

Mumbai, April 28

Following the death of three policemen from the Covid-19 virus over the past few days, the Mumbai police have sent its personnel above the age of 55 and those with pre-existing ailments on paid leave.

Police personnel above the age of 55 and those above the age of 52 with medical conditions like diabetes, hypertension and other ailments have been asked to stay at home, Deputy Commissioner of Police Pranay Ashok said in a statement here today.

The officer said while a 52-year old head constable died on Saturday, two others, both aged 57, died on Sunday and Monday, respectively. All the three deceased personnel had pre-existing ailments which worsened their medical condition, Ashok said.

The state government has also ordered distribution of anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) to police personnel under medical supervision.

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