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Published 20:00 IST, April 30th 2020

Video: Mumbai Police official who tested positive for coronavirus says 'I'll be back'

A 29-year-old Mumbai Police officer recently tested positive of coronavirus and his message before getting inside the ambulance is winning hearts of netizens.

Reported by: Aanchal Nigam
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A 29-year-old Mumbai Police officer recently tested positive for coronavirus and his message before getting inside the ambulance has been winning hearts of thousands on the internet. Mumbai Police shared the video in which the official in uniform can be heard saying “don’t worry, my friend, I’ll be back on duty soon” in the regional dialect. According to the police authorities, it is the same message they have been wanting to tell all citizens, that is, to not worry amid these bleak times. Doctors, police officials, and other essential service providers have emerged as the frontline fighters of the deadly COVID-19 outbreak who are currently ensuring that citizens do not face any more adversities. 

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‘Praying for speedy recovery’

Internet users praised the service of Mumbai Police especially during the global health crisis and said “Jai Hind” to salute them, others even wished for a “speedy recovery” of the 29-year-old. One Twitter user said “Na Kabhi dare, Na Kabhi darenge” while referring to the police officers. Several netizens even lauded the “high spirits” of the police officer and called him “brave”. Meanwhile, as of April 30, India has recorded 33,062 cases of COVID-19 disease with at least 1,079 casualties.

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Updated 20:00 IST, April 30th 2020