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