Archive · 7 Sep 2026
Jubilee Hills Pub Brawl Leaves Three Injured, Police Book 150
A large fight happened at a pub in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, early Sunday.
Police said the argument began when people disagreed about tables.
The fight later involved bottles, chairs and tables.
Three people were hurt, and two reportedly suffered serious injuries.
Police said windows, doors and other parts of the pub were damaged.
M. Arvind Yadav, who was identified as a Sunrisers Hyderabad manager, was among those booked.
Police detained more than 30 people for questioning.
They are also investigating whether the pub stayed open and sold alcohol after its permitted closing time.
A BRS leader criticized the police response and questioned why the pub’s licence had not been cancelled.
A clash at Cara Cara Pub in Hyderabad’s Jubilee Hills left three people injured, two seriously.
Police said the fight began after a dispute over tables and continued for more than three hours.
M. Arvind Yadav, identified as an SRH manager and brother of Rajya Sabha member Anil Kumar Yadav, was booked with others.
More than 30 people were detained, while over 150 were being booked over alleged timing and liquor-sale violations.
Police are investigating allegations of rioting, assault, unlawful assembly, property damage and operation beyond permitted hours.
- Who
- M. Arvind Yadav, his followers and another group reportedly led by Shameem were among those linked to the clash; police also detained more than 30 people.
- What
- A pub brawl injured three people, damaged property and led to cases involving alleged rioting, assault, unlawful assembly and timing violations.
- When
- Early Sunday; the clash reportedly continued for more than three hours and damage was recorded by about 3 a.m.
- Where
- Cara Cara Pub at Daspalla Hotel, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad.
- Why
- Police said the dispute began over seating and later involved demands for alcohol after the pub had reportedly closed.
Police and Residents’ Concerns
Pub Management’s Account
Cause of the clash
Police and Residents’ Concerns
Police said the quarrel began over tables after one group asked others to move, with the dispute later escalating into a group fight.
Pub Management’s Account
The pub management told police that staff refused to serve alcohol after closing, after which a group allegedly attacked the pub’s bouncers.
Operating hours
Police and Residents’ Concerns
Residents and police sources alleged that the bar remained open until about 3 a.m., beyond its permitted midnight closing time, and residents complained of recurring nuisance.
Pub Management’s Account
The management’s account said the pub had closed when the group demanded alcohol, without addressing the separate allegation that the establishment operated beyond permitted hours.
Police action
Police and Residents’ Concerns
BRS leader R.S. Praveen Kumar criticized the police for allegedly failing to act earlier and questioned why the pub licence had not been cancelled.
Pub Management’s Account
Police said they registered a suo motu case, detained suspects, collected CCTV footage and would take further action after investigation.
- Location
- Cara Cara Pub, Daspalla Hotel, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad
- Injured
- Three people, including two who were reportedly grievously injured
- Detentions
- More than 30 people were detained for questioning
- People booked
- More than 150 individuals were being booked under the Excise Act
- Alleged violation
- The pub allegedly operated beyond its permitted midnight closing time until about 3 a.m.
- Investigation
- Jubilee Hills police collected CCTV footage and recorded statements from injured people
- Political criticism
- BRS leader R.S. Praveen Kumar questioned the police response and the lack of reported licence cancellation