Ramesh
Nangare, the Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) of Mumbai’s Sakinaka division, known for his extraordinary efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19 in
India’s largest slum, Dharavi, died of cardiac arrest on Thursday, reported PTI citing a senior police official.

Nangre, 55, was declared dead at a private hospital in suburban Kandivali on Thursday morning, the police official said.

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Here is a look at the life of the legendary police officer, who once single-handedly managed his police station after 60 personnel under him tested positive for COVID-19.

Ramesh Nangare and his COVID response for Mumbai’s Dharavi

As mentioned earlier, Ramesh Nangare was police official serving as the Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) in Mumbai’s Sakinaka division under Maharashtra police. 

Nangare, who was recently promoted to as an ACP received tremendous adulation for significant efforts and contribution in flattening the spread of novel coronavirus in one of the most challenging hot spots of Maharashtra– Dharavi slum, one of Asia’s largest slums.

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ACP Nangare was posted to Dharavi police station as a senior official when the COVID-19 pandemic broke out.

According to a senior police official, Nangare once single-handedly managed his police station when 60 of his underlings tested positive for coronavirus.

Thanks to Nangare’s efforts and dedication for duty, Dharavi won praise from the World Health Organization.

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In an interview with Mumbai Mirror in September 2020, Nangare revealed that he did not see his wife and children for three months when the COVID numbers in Mumbai were surging at a high rate.

“My family told me to leave my job and take them back to our village as they did not want to stay in Mumbai, I said it is a one-time opportunity and I will make them proud,” Nangare told Mumbai Mirror.

Nangre is survived by his wife and three children.