," Kolkata Police commissioner Anuj Sharma tweeted.
He said that the Kolkata Police stands by the family of the deceased officer.
Hospital sources said that Bandopadhyay had developed acute respiratory issues and high blood pressure.
So far 18 Kolkata police officers have died due to coronavirus.
( With inputs from IANS )
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