Mumbai: Mumbai Police have asked their personnel who are above 55 years of age and having some pre- existing ailment to go on leave, in a bid to protect them from the coronavirus infection.
The move comes after COVID-19 claimed lives of three Mumbai Police personnel in the last three days.
During an analysis, it came to light that the three deceased and the other police personnel currently undergoing treatment for coronavirus disease were above the age of 50, a senior Mumbai Police official said on Tuesday.
"In view of this, we have decided to protect our policemen and officers - who are above 55 years of age and having some pre-existing ailment - and asked them to take leave," he said.
"Because of their age, these police personnel are at a higher risk. Therefore, we are allowing them to take leave during these days," the official said.
So far, at least 107 police personnel, including 20 officers, have tested positive for coronavirus across Maharashtra and most of them are from the Mumbai Police force.
On Monday, a 57-year-old head constable of the Mumbai Police died of COVID-19. Besides, a 52-year-old head constable succumbed to the disease on Sunday, while a 57-year-old constable died on Saturday.
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Kannur (PTI): A fireworks accident at a temple in this district in the early hours of Friday has left five people injured, including a 12-year-old child, police said.
One person is in a serious condition and has been moved to a hospital in Mangalore for treatment, they said.
The incident occurred at Muchiriyan temple in Azheekode Neerkavu around 4:00 am.
A firecracker that was supposed to explode in the air fell into the crowd and burst, causing the injuries.
Many people had gathered at the temple to watch a Theyyam performance when the accident took place.
The Valapattanam police have arrived at the scene and are investigating the matter.