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Pokémon Go has not officially released in India yet,Marathi Archives but fans have found a way to access the game and even organise a few Poké walks. Sensing its popularity, Mumbai Police tweeted a message on road safety by referencing the game's format in a GIF.

"Life is not a game. Especially not one to be played on the roads," the tweet reads. Ironically though, the accompanying GIF shows a policeman doing what he's not supposed to do, i.e. catching a Pokémon.

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The tweet is part of the police's road safety campaign, and officials have said that players should choose safer areas away from traffic.

Twitter reactions ranges from amusement to support.

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The list of Pokémon Go accidents across the world has been growing. Last week, an American man crashed into a police vehicle as he got distracted by Pokémon Go while driving, while a university student in Japan fell down the stairs while playing the game. A teenager in Guatemala was even reportedly shot dead when he broke into a home while playing with his cousin.

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