Mumbai police, which has so far lost eight of its personnel and has 550 currently suffering from COVID-19, continues to be on the frontlines of the pandemic. With people not willing to listen to police and maintain social distancing, senior officers say their job is becoming more difficult and dangerous with time.

According to data from Mumbai police, till May 17, around 651 cops tested positive for COVID-19, of which, 93 have recovered. The maximum numbers have been reported in south and central Mumbai. Police are facing many challenges to enforce social distancing and are coming in contact with many people.