Akshay Kumar Pays Tribute To Mumbai Police Head Constables Who Passed Away Due To Coronavirus

Mumbai Police thanked Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar for contributing Rs 2 crore to their foundation.

New Delhi: The Coronavirus pandemic has wreaked havoc all across the world including India. The Police officers and healthcare workers are working round the clock to fight against the deadly virus, which has claimed over 850 lives in the country. Two Mumbai Police head constables have succumbed to Coronavirus in quick succession in two days. Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar, who recently released the COVID-19 version of ‘Teri Mitti’, paid a heartfelt tribute to the officers on social media. The ‘PadMan’ actor, who donated Rs 2 crore to the Mumbai Police foundation to support the fight against Coronavirus, also requested his fans to contribute their bit. “I salute @MumbaiPolice headconstables Chandrakant Pendurkar & Sandip Surve, who laid their lives fighting Corona. I have done my duty, I hope you will too. Let’s not forget we are safe and alive because of them,” Kumar wrote on the micro-blogging site.

I salute @MumbaiPolice headconstables Chandrakant Pendurkar & Sandip Surve, who laid their lives fighting Corona. I have done my duty, I hope you will too. Let’s not forget we are safe and alive because of them ???????? https://t.co/mgJyxCdbOP pic.twitter.com/nDymEdeEtT

— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) April 27, 2020

Earlier in the day, the Commissioner of Mumbai Police, Param Bir Singh, thanked Akshay for his contribution to the foundation of Mumbai Police. He tweeted, "Mumbai Police thanks @akshaykumar for contributing Rs. 2 Crore to the Mumbai Police Foundation. Your contribution will go a long way in safeguarding the lives of those who are committed to safeguarding the city - the men and women of Mumbai Police! #MumbaiPoliceFoundation."

Mumbai Police thanks @akshaykumar for contributing Rs. 2 Crore to the Mumbai Police Foundation. Your contribution will go a long way in safeguarding the lives of those who are committed to safeguarding the city - the men and women of Mumbai Police!#MumbaiPoliceFoundation

— CP Mumbai Police (@CPMumbaiPolice) April 27, 2020

The 'Housefull 4' actor had earlier extended financial aid of Rs. 3 crore to BMC to assist the making of personal protection equipment, masks, and rapid testing kits. Akshay had also donated Rs. 25 crore to the PM-CARES Fund to help the government in combating the spread of COVID-19. WATCH: Akshay Kumar Shares ‘Teri Mitti’ COVID-19 Version As Ode To Corona Warriors On the professional front, Akshay Kumar will be next seen in ‘Sooryavanshi’. The Rohit Shetty directorial was slated to hit the silver screens last month. The makers of the much-awaited film had to postpone its release due to the Coronavirus outbreak. The cop drama also stars Katrina Kaif. Watch this space for more updates!