In a big relief to the Maharashtra Police, the state government allowed the families of cops, who have died due to COVID-19, to continue living in the official quarters till the date of retirement. The announcement was made by state home minister Anil Deshmukh on Friday morning.

“In the past three months, the Maharashtra policemen have fought the pandemic day and night to ensure the safety of citizens. Their families do not have to worry about where to live as the government has decided to let them stay in the official quarters till the retirement age of the deceased cop,” Deshmukh said, adding that the state government had earlier announced Rs 65 lakh compensation.