Thane, July 1 -- A 54-year-old teacher from Manpada allegedly received a call from the Thane Municipal Corporation, asking him to collect his death certificate.

Chandrashekhar Desai, a Thane resident had tested positive for COVID-19 in August 2020 and was subsequently cured after being quarantined and receiving treatment at home itself. During Desai's homebound period, he had received a call once to enquire about his health.

According to Desai, on Tuesday he received a call from a woman, who identified herself to be working for the health department of Thane Municipality.

"She told me that the TMC wanted to issue the death certificate of one Chandrashekhar Desai. When I told her that she was speaking to Chandrashekhar Desai she was sur...