33 Maharashtra cops have died so far

Mumbai: At least 33 Maharashtra Police personnel, including an officer, have so far died of COVID-19, a police official said on Sunday.

As many as 2,562 police personnel have till now tested positive for the deadly disease in the state, he said.

"Out of these, 33 personnel, including 18 of the Mumbai Police force, died of the infection," he said.

As of now, the number of active cases in the state police force is 1,497, including 196 officers.

During the lockdown, 260 policemen were assaulted for which 841 people were arrested, the official said, adding that nearly 86 security personnel were injured in the attacks.