Mumbai barber opens shop for corona warriors

Santosh Borhade has emerged as a hero for many frontline workers in this coronavirus pandemic. A barber from Dongri, he gives free haircut and grooming services to all Covid-19 warriors that come to his salon. As of now, he has served around 500 frontline workers including policemen, doctors, hospital staff and sanitation workers.

In times when incidents of misbehaviour with corona warriors are being reported across the nation, this brings relief and hope. Speaking with The Daily Guardian, he said, “There is no lockdown for these front line workers, policemen particularly require my services. They are selflessly working for us in such times and I think this is the best way to give back to them and thank them for their service.”

 Taking utter precautions while cutting hair, Borhade who has been into the business of hair cutting since 2003, wears masks, gloves and before every cut he properly sanitises every equipment, including chair where anyone sits for haircut. Precaution is necessary for Borhade who has three kids and wife who is a staff nurse at JJ Hospital.

 “Police, doctors are battling the pandemic from frontline however there are many other heroes like Borhade who are working in shadows, there work also needs to be appreciated,” said Avinash Dharmadhikari, Assistant Police Commissioner of Dongri division.