‘Police Force is in Pressure, if Needed, will Demand Central Force’ – Uddhav Thackeray

Last updated May 11, 2020

Mumbai : Maharashtra has been affected the most due to Coronavirus. More than 12 thousand cases of coronavirus have been reported in the state capital, Mumbai. A large number of policemen have also fallen victim to the coronavirus in the state. Talking to reporters on Thursday, the state Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said that the police force is under a lot of pressure. If we need more force then we will demand central force so that we can give some rest to the policemen.

Police force is under tremendous pressure. If we need more forces we will ask for central forces in order to give some rest to our police. But that will not mean that army has been called. It will be done only if needed: Maharashtra CM
— ANI (@ANI) May 8, 2020

He further said that this does not mean that the army has been called, it will be done if it is needed. There is no need for army here. So far everything I did, I have done by informing people. You all should follow discipline and it will be enough. There is no need to call the army here.

There has been a rumour for the past 2-3 days that army will be deployed in Mumbai.There is no need for army deployment here.Whatever I've done till today I've done by informing citizens. You all should be disciplined&that will be enough. No need to call army here: Maharashtra CM pic.twitter.com/d8kINFjKqT
— ANI (@ANI) May 8, 2020

Thackeray said that there are about 19 thousand positive cases in the state at present. This is a large number. 3470 patients have also been cured after treatment. On the incident in Aurangabad, Thackeray said, “It was very painful. I appeal to the migrant laborers not to get restless. We are in touch with various states. Keep your patience on for a few more days. Maharashtra government is with you.”