PUNE: Warning people against going out for walks and jogging in housing societies, the city police said action would be taken against the rule violators.
Joint commissioner of police Ravindra Shisave, said, “We have not acted against any housing societies till now, but people should remain indoors. They can do many exercises indoors to stay fit. The office-bearers of housing societies need to take initiative and explain the lockdown rules to the residents.”
Pune police commissioner K Venkatesham also said the onus was on the housing society committees.
Concerns were raised by some residents of a housing society in Kondhwa after they spotted people, particularly youngsters, jogging and brisk walking on its premises. “We posted messages about it in the society WhatsApp group. What is the point of lockdown then?” asked a resident.
Shisave said strict enforcement of the lockdown was necessary at present. “The security guards should be told to check people coming in or going out right at the gate. We are going to hold talks with the societies and tell them to follow the regulations. Only people in need of essentials should go out. People wanting to exercise can stay at home and do some push-ups, stretching or sit-ups,” he said.
An office-bearer of a housing society at Fatimanagar told TOI, “The lockdown has disturbed fitness schedules, but we cannot compromise on health. We have advised all society members to stay at home and do indoor exercises. At times it gets difficult for sure, especially with children getting frustrated by staying indoors.”
Residents stressed these were hard days for them. “I have been a regular at the gym for three years. Though stretching and push-ups are good, what people need is brisk walking and jogging. I can feel my weight is increasing now,” said Sudhir Kamat, working from home at present.
Joint commissioner of police Ravindra Shisave, said, “We have not acted against any housing societies till now, but people should remain indoors. They can do many exercises indoors to stay fit. The office-bearers of housing societies need to take initiative and explain the lockdown rules to the residents.”
Pune police commissioner K Venkatesham also said the onus was on the housing society committees.
Concerns were raised by some residents of a housing society in Kondhwa after they spotted people, particularly youngsters, jogging and brisk walking on its premises. “We posted messages about it in the society WhatsApp group. What is the point of lockdown then?” asked a resident.
Shisave said strict enforcement of the lockdown was necessary at present. “The security guards should be told to check people coming in or going out right at the gate. We are going to hold talks with the societies and tell them to follow the regulations. Only people in need of essentials should go out. People wanting to exercise can stay at home and do some push-ups, stretching or sit-ups,” he said.
An office-bearer of a housing society at Fatimanagar told TOI, “The lockdown has disturbed fitness schedules, but we cannot compromise on health. We have advised all society members to stay at home and do indoor exercises. At times it gets difficult for sure, especially with children getting frustrated by staying indoors.”
Residents stressed these were hard days for them. “I have been a regular at the gym for three years. Though stretching and push-ups are good, what people need is brisk walking and jogging. I can feel my weight is increasing now,” said Sudhir Kamat, working from home at present.
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