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Pune: An official said that Pune Police has issued an order instructing bars and permit rooms to close their establishments by the stipulated deadline of 1.30 pm to avoid any law and order problem. In view of certain incidents affecting public peace around bars, permit rooms and restaurants, the order was issued under Section 144 of the CrPC on Monday.
According to Pune Amitesh Kumar, Police Commissioner directive, several guests/customers have been disruptive, causing insecurity among other guests, notably women. To handle these accidents and protect public safety, establishments have been ordered to rigorously adhere to all rules and regulations, the report stated.
According to the order issued by Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar,”It has come to my notice that some guests/customers are behaving unruly and such ruckus is creating a feeling of insecurity among fellow guests including women. To curb such incidents, establishments are required to follow the rules and regulations. Instructions have been given to follow.”
The order further said that some establishment owners either neglected to exercise due diligence in preventing such accidents or knowingly contributed to their occurrence.
The report said that as a rule, all bars and permit rooms, without exception, must close at 1:30. Additionally, indoor music performances are prohibited after 1:30 a.m. and orders for food and spirits cannot be accepted after 1 a.m.
