14 September,2016 08:30 AM IST | | Samiullah Khan
Police say nearby nullah and construction site, which may be mosquito breeding sites, are to blame for the sickness; even the roof leaks and has been covered with plastic
The Jogeshwari police station is in a bad condition. In the rainy season the roof leaks and so it has been covered with plastic sheets. The rainwater also accumulates on the roof. Pic/Nimesh Dave
It is a busy time for the police because of the festivals, and almost all personnel are on duty. But as if the troubles in their demanding job weren't enough, seven police officials, including a senior police inspector, all from the Jogeshwari police station, have fallen prey to dengue.
Jogeshwari police station
After the diagnosis, Jogeshwari police station's senior inspector, Rajendra Nikam, and three sub-inspectors and three constables have been hospitalised.
Senior PI Nikam is admitted to Raichura Hospital at Dhanukarwadi, Kandivli west, since September 11, after he tested positive for dengue. According to sources, few days ago he had fever, but despite that, he had to be on duty during the Ganesh festival. He took medicines from doctors at Shalyak Hospital, Jogeshwari east. But on September 11 when he had high fever and weakness, the doctor did a blood test and dengue was detected. Nikam has some relief but his platelet count has decreased.
The other police were in the same condition. Initially they were admitted at Shalyak Hospital opposite the Jogeshwari police station, and later shifted to other hospitals. One of them, Sub-Inspector Pooja Shah, is herself a doctor. Police claim the officials have got dengue because of a nearby nullah and construction in the area, which may be mosquito breeding sites.
