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Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Friday rejected speculation about the deployment of the Indian Army in Mumbai, which has become a coronavirus hotspot with a staggering 12,142 positive cases of Covid-19.
“There have been rumors for a few days that the Army will be deployed in Mumbai; and all stores will be closed. So far, whatever I have done, I have taken you all in confidence and I have done it. The army will not be deployed. You and I are the soldiers in the fight against the coronavirus, ”Thackeray said in his online address to the people.
He said additional Union government security personnel can be sought if necessary so that Mumbai Police personnel get a breather from dealing with the crisis.
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In the live webcast, the Prime Minister of Maharashtra called on people not to believe the fake news and said that he can ask the Center for additional central forces so that the state police can get a breather and be allowed to work. in phases.
“This does not mean that Mumbai will be handed over to the Army. Police personnel are tired after working 24 hours, some have also become ill and some of them have succumbed to the infection. They need to rest, ”said Thackeray.
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The prime minister also admitted that while the spread of the coronavirus was contained, Maharashtra has yet to break the chain of infection.
On whether the blockade will extend in the state after May 17, he said the decision will depend on the extent to which people maintain discipline and follow the guidelines of social distancing.
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