Pune cops tighten curbs in coronavirus hotspots

Pune, Apr 30 () In view of a spike in the number ofCOVID-19 cases in certain hotspots here, the Pune police onThursday issued fresh orders to keep all groceryoutlets,vegetable and fruit shops closed for three days in these areasfrom May 1.

However, the prohibitory orders exclude milk centres,which will function for two hours (10 am-12 pm) in theseareas, and also medical shops, an official said.

These hotspots are located in the central part of thecity, the second worst hit by coronavirus in Maharashtraafter Mumbai.

The areas/hotspots covered under the prohibitoryorders fall under the jurisdiction of Faraskhana, Samarth,Khadak, Swargate, Pune Cantonment, Bundgarden, Sahakarnagar,Dattawadi, Yerawada and Khadaki police stations. These areasalso cover some slum pockets.

"Since a large number of infections have been reportedfrom these areas, the shops selling groceries, vegetables andfruits will remain closed in these areas from May 1 to May 3,"said Joint Commissioner of Police, Ravindra Shisave.

However, milk centres will remain open from 10 am to12 noon during this period.

"Doorstep milk delivery is allowed from 6 am to 10 amduring this period," he said.

The prohibitory orders will not be applicable tomedical shops and emergency services, Shisave. SPKRSY RSY