In a unique step taken by a Mumbai-based society, the residents have painted a 'No Kissing Zone' sign outside their colony. This is the first time that the city will be observing such a sign board.
Reportedly, the residents of Satyam Shivam Sundaram society near Joggers Park in Chikuwadi, Borivali regularly saw people engaging in intimate acts in the area every evening since the coronavirus lockdown was imposed.
The residents claim that couples are seen on bikes and in cars from 5 pm till late evening. However, after the sign was put up, only a few people come to visit, and more are coming to take selfies.
According to reports, they also said that the residents did try to resolve the issue with the local corporator. Moreover, the police but could not find a solution following which they decided to paint the 'No Kissing Zone' sign in the area.
The chairman of the society, Vinay Ansurkar, maintains that they are not against couples but against "vulgarity." There are kids and senior citizens in our society. After the lockdown was imposed, couples thronged to this road and to the Joggers Park, as nobody comes to stop them, Ansurkar was quoted by Mid-day.
The chairman further added that the members have also at times objected to the couples in the midst of such acts. However, according to the residents, since the sign was painted, the numbers of couples seen at the spot have come down.
Meanwhile, the couples visiting the spot have reportedly stated that kissing a partner in a public place is not a crime and that they are only spending quality time with each other, reported Mid-Day.
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