COVID-19: 12 Nagpur cops test positive after return from Pune training session

COVID-19: 12 Nagpur cops test positive after return from Pune training session

PTIUpdated: Sunday, September 12, 2021, 06:52 PM IST
article-image
Representative Image | PTI

Twelve Nagpur police personnel have tested positive for coronavirus on Saturday and Sunday after returning from a training session at the Maharashtra Intelligence Academy in Pune, an official said.

A total of 33 personnel from Nagpur police had gone for the training, which took place between August 30 and September 9, said Sandip Pakhale, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Headquarters) on Sunday.

"Two policemen, on returning from Pune, showed mild symptoms and their swab samples returned positive late Saturday night, after which we decided to test all 33 as a precautionary measure. Another 10 tested positive, taking the total to 12," he said

RECENT STORIES

Mumbai News: SHRC Closes Complaint Against Worli Police, Finds No Human Rights Violation In Cheating...

Mumbai News: SHRC Closes Complaint Against Worli Police, Finds No Human Rights Violation In Cheating...

Panvel Civic Polls: 400 Nomination Papers Filed By Deadline

Panvel Civic Polls: 400 Nomination Papers Filed By Deadline

Know Your Ward: All You Need To Know About Mumbai's 'K East' Ward (68 – 82) Ahead Of BMC Elections...

Know Your Ward: All You Need To Know About Mumbai's 'K East' Ward (68 – 82) Ahead Of BMC Elections...

Maharashtra Rail Infra Push: Badlapur–Karjat Quadrupling To Boost Suburban Segregation And...

Maharashtra Rail Infra Push: Badlapur–Karjat Quadrupling To Boost Suburban Segregation And...

Mumbai New Year 2026: Metro One To Run 28 Additional Late-Night Services On Versova–Ghatkopar Line

Mumbai New Year 2026: Metro One To Run 28 Additional Late-Night Services On Versova–Ghatkopar Line