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Bengaluru Police Inspect Hundreds of Pubs in Midnight Crackdown
Bengaluru police checked hundreds of pubs, bars and other places where people go out at night.
Nearly 1,500 officers took part in the operation.
They wanted to see whether venues were closing on time and following their licences.
They also checked whether minors were allowed in or served alcohol.
Police said kitchens should close by 1 am, alcohol service should stop, and customers should leave.
Officers visited areas including Brigade Road, Koramangala and Anand Rao Circle.
Some venues were told to close and customers were asked to leave.
Police had not yet shared how many violations they found or whether anyone was arrested.
Nearly 1,500 police personnel inspected an estimated 400 to 500 pubs, bars and other establishments across Bengaluru.
The operation, led by Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh, continued until 2 am on Saturday.
Officers checked compliance with closing hours, licensing rules and restrictions on underage drinking.
Police cited rules requiring kitchens to close by 1 am, liquor service to stop and customers to leave.
The number of violations found and whether any arrests were made were not immediately available.
- Who
- Bengaluru police, led by Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh, with nearly 1,500 personnel.
- What
- A citywide inspection of an estimated 400 to 500 pubs, bars and other establishments.
- Where
- Bengaluru, including Brigade Road, Koramangala and Anand Rao Circle.
- When
- Overnight, continuing until 2 am on Saturday; the article does not specify the date.
- Why
- To check closing-hour compliance, suspected underage drinking, licensing conditions and other possible illegal activities.
Key facts
- Police personnel
- Nearly 1,500
- Establishments inspected
- An estimated 400 to 500
- Operation ended
- 2 am on Saturday
- Kitchen closing time cited
- 1 am
- Senior officers involved
- 19 IPS officers, including two joint commissioners
- Reported violations or arrests
- The number of violations and whether arrests were made were not immediately available.
Quotes
Seemanth Kumar Singh
Bengaluru Police Commissioner
“There is a deadline for pubs, and raids were conducted to check whether they are complying with it. Underage drinking should not be allowed. The jurisdictional Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs) will look into these issues. We are on the field to ensure that the public is not inconvenienced.”
thestatesman.com
Sources
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