Gurugram, May 5 -- In response to a tragic incident in Pune last week where a child died after being struck by a flowerpot that fell from a high-rise balcony, resident welfare associations (RWAs) across Gurugram have begun issuing urgent advisories asking residents to remove all flowerpots placed on or hanging outside balcony railings. The initiative began with the Rising Homes Society RWA in Sector 92. On May 4, RWA president Praveen Malik circulated a detailed advisory urging residents to "immediately remove flowerpots placed on the balcony edges or hanging externally to prevent accidents." He said, "A child's death is too high a price for aesthetic decor. Safety must come first." Following suit, RWAs in several other sectors have launched similar drives. Amit Jindal, president of Vipul Greens RWA in Sector 48, said, "This is about acting before a tragedy strikes. A flowerpot may look harmless, but from a 10th or 15th-floor balcony, it can become fatal. We've received a positive response fand will ensure full compliance." In Sector 50, Fresco Apartments RWA president Nilesh Tandon called the Pune incident a "shocking wake-up call" and urged the municipal authorities to issue citywide advisories and include balcony safety in housing compliance frameworks. RWAs are also considering penalties for non-compliance. Malik said violators will be fined Rs.5,000, while Tandon confirmed the same amount would be added to maintenance bills in Fresco Apartments. "Awareness is key," added Chaitali Mandhotra of Ardee City RWA. "Residents must understand the consequences of negligence."...