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Coronavirus outbreak: Cops aged above 55 asked to go on leave

With COVID-19 claiming lives of three cops and infecting several others, Mumbai police move in to protect those among its ranks who are at high risk

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So far, police had not been deploying staff aged above 50 at hotspots and containment zones. Pics/Ashish Raje

So far, police had not been deploying staff aged above 50 at hotspots and containment zones. Pics/Ashish Raje

After the death of three police personnel due to COVID-19, the Mumbai police are telling constables aged above 55 years and those having existing ailments to immediately proceed on leave. The option for the paid leave was made available on Monday and will last till the lockdown.

Accordingly, the police top brass has directed police stations and traffic divisions to give leave to such constables. If a constable still wishes to come to work, he will be allowed to.

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