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MUMBAI: Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray on Friday he refuted speculation about the Army’s call in Mumbai, which has become a major coronavirus access point
In a live webcast, he said additional Union government manpower can be sought if necessary for the state police to have a breather.
In asking people not to believe the rumors, the prime minister said the government could request additional labor from the Center, if necessary, to allow police personnel to rest in stages.
“This does not mean that Mumbai will be turned over to the Army. Police personnel are tired after working 24 hours, some have become ill and some of them have succumbed to the virus. They need to rest,” Thackeray said. .
He also admitted that while the spread of the virus has been contained, the state has yet to break the chain of infection.
If he emergency shutdown whether or not it will be extended after May 17 will depend on the extent to which people maintain discipline and follow the rules, he said.
“We have to get out of the confinement one day or another. We cannot live permanently in this way. But to get out of this sooner, you must follow the rules and maintain the discipline of social distancing and wear a mask.” Thackeray said.
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