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Maharashtra Police: More than 2,500 cops test COVID-19 positive

By Lokmat English Desk | Updated: June 4, 2020 15:40 IST

The total number of the police personnel who have succumbed to the viral infection in Maharashtra has rise to ...

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The total number of the police personnel who have succumbed to the viral infection in Maharashtra has rise to 30, an official said.

Nearly 18 of the total 30 victims were working in the Mumbai Police force and contracted the deadly infection while implementing the lockdown orders, he said.

"Till now, over 2,500 state police personnel have tested positive for the coronavirus and 30 of them, including an officer, have died," the official said.

As of now, the number of active cases in the police force stands at 1,510, including 191 officers, he said.

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