Mumbai Police Commissioner Sanjay Pandey has ordered for the removal of all the white pagodas or cop tents which are dilapidated or in bad condition or are obstructing traffic or pedestrian movement, with immediate effect. The decision has drawn a tepid response from the force as these tents, if maintained or repaired, could have been the much-needed resting place for cops amid the rising heat. mid-day had recently reported that around 75 per cent of these tents are damaged. 

The order for removal of these tents comes as the police force does not have provision to maintain the tents.