Mumbai police`s recruitment drive for female constables has been delayed by heavy rain. They rented the Mumbai University grounds at Marine Drive for Rs 10 lakh till August 14 to complete the process but have faced disruptions due to the weather. With 5.80 lakh candidates applying this year, the police are testing 8,000-9,000 women daily at the Marine Drive location. Candidates, often accompanied by family, have been resting on footpaths and underfoot over bridges due to expensive rental costs in south Mumbai. The police have also used Wankhede Stadium`s pavilion for additional accommodation and support, providing essentials like biscuits, bananas, and water.

Speaking with mid-day, Joint Commissioner of Police (Administration) S Jaykumar said, “It`s a big challenge for Mumbai police to complete this recruitment as soon as possible. We selected this ground due to the monsoon season. It has a synthetic running track and fixed shade for shelter. However, heavy rain over the last two weeks has posed many challenges. If it rains during the tests, we have to stop.”