As many as 18 members of the Riot Control Police (RCP) unit of Plaghar district tested positive of COVID-19 in one-day. The district superintendent of police (SP) issued an advisory to the additional commissioner, subdivision officers, senior inspectors and police personnel at all the police stations under the jurisdiction of Vasai-Virar City Municipal Corporation (VVMC) to get themselves tested.

According to police sources, there are two Riot Control Police (RCP) units in Palghar (30 policemen in each unit). In the wake of Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations, the SP deployed one unit at Palghar office and sent another unit at the office of the Additional Commissioner at Vasai division. These units were patrolling in different areas during the festival.