The Mira-Bhayandar and Vasai-Virar commissionerate has cracked down on gyms found operating against government guidelines. Hours after mid-day published a report on the same, commissioner Sadanand Date directed his staff to conduct surprise checks and take action against gym owners.

Team from Arnala police station reached the gyms — Elite Fitness Club and One Rep Max Fitness Club in Virar and registered cases against the owners. A team of Manikpur cops reached Cerejo 11 Fitness in Vasai and asked the owner to appear at the police station, after which he was booked.