Earlier this week, Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde had directed the Mumbai police commissioner not to put any traffic constable above the age of 55 on duty on the city's roads

Shinde was reportedly prompted to issue the directive when he saw some senior constables on duty in the noonday sun as he drove to Mumbai from Thane earlier in the day, said a release from his office. He immediately called Mumbai police chief Vivek Phansalkar and gave him necessary instructions

CM Shinde also said that traffic constables suffering from serious ailments should not be put on duty on roads. Further, proper arrangements should be made for shade and water for the constables deployed on roads

Last month, a circular was issued stating that the traffic police personnel who are aged 55 years and above shall stay indoors between 12 pm to 5 pm to avoid heat

The circular also asked senior officers to ensure that every traffic policeman gets clean drinking water and wears a cap while on duty during the afternoon hours