Pune: 12 FIRs Registered Against Eateries in Kondhwa for Traffic Obstruction During Ramzan

Pune, 26th February 2026: With Ramzan underway, residents of Kausarbaug in Kondhwa have appealed to multiple authorities to tighten enforcement against eateries and temporary food stalls that they say are violating traffic, safety and pollution norms, causing hardship to local residents.

Members of housing societies in the area have submitted representations to the Pune Municipal Corporation, the police, the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board and the Food and Drugs Administration, seeking strict action during the festive period.

Police officials confirmed that enforcement action has already begun. In the first three days of Ramzan, 12 FIRs were registered against eatery owners for obstructing traffic and for unsafe handling of fire and combustible materials.

Police officials said steps such as traffic diversions and action against illegal parking have been initiated to ease congestion. Senior police inspector Kumar Ghadge of the Kondhwa police station said repeated warnings had been issued to eatery owners.

“Despite instructions, many stalls were set up on footpaths and tandoors were placed on the road. We seized materials and registered 12 FIRs in the first three days of Ramzan. Action will continue if there is no improvement,” he said, adding that cases have been filed under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita related to traffic obstruction and fire safety negligence.

Arvind Mali, zonal officer of the Pune Municipal Corporation, said eateries have been clearly instructed to avoid traffic obstruction and strictly follow safety norms. “If violations continue, the concerned civic departments will be directed to take appropriate action,” he said.

Habib Patel, a resident of Bramha Emerald County and president of the Kausarbaug Resident Forum, alleged that many eateries—both temporary and permanent—are functioning without basic fire safety arrangements and mandatory permissions. “Several establishments are operating without clearances. If compliance cannot be ensured, these outlets should be relocated to an open area nearby so residents are not exposed to unnecessary risk,” he said.

Another resident pointed out that even food safety norms are being ignored. “The guidelines issued by the FDA are hardly followed. If an accident occurs, it is the residents who will suffer the consequences,” the resident said.

Patel said the forum had raised these issues with officials in a meeting held shortly before Ramzan, adding that similar complaints have been made for the past few years. “We were assured that stricter action would be taken this year, but so far nothing substantial has changed. Many commercial activities continue to operate illegally from residential premises,” he said.

A resident who requested anonymity said late-night operations are adding to the problem. “Some stalls function till the early hours, creating noise and disturbance. Students preparing for SSC and HSC examinations are finding it difficult to concentrate,” the resident said.