A special team of City police conducted undercover visits to pubs, bars, and clubs on Sunday night and uncovered alarming findings. These establishments were discovered to be allowing teenagers to consume liquor, a grave violation of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act. Additionally, some pubs were found to be overcrowded which raises concerns about safety and facilitating illegal activities. Commissioner of Police (CP) Dr Ravinder Singal announced that a detailed report is underway based on the officers’ findings. Notices will be served to the managements of the pubs and clubs under the Maharashtra Police Act.

 

On Sunday night, senior police officers, including Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs) and Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs), visited the pubs posing as customers. They paid entry fees and remained there until 2 am, observing the operations.The list of visited establishments includes Hitchki, Illusion, Carnations, Mr Hops, Lalamama, Agent Jack’s Bar, Salt Cafe, Lord of Drinks, La Carma, Gondwana Club, Fiona, Czaar, Dabo, Drifters, Barrel, and others.The secrecy of the operation aimed to unveil the arrangements and mismanagement occurring at these venues.

 

A senior police official, who visited a pub on Wardha Road, reported overcrowding and underage individuals being served liquor. According to the Maharashtra Prohibition Act, a person aged 21 to 24 can only consume mild beer, while those above 25 can consume hard liquor, including whisky. Sellers are obligated to verify the buyer’s age before sale. Contrary to this, the pub was found serving liquor to individuals below 18 years of age. Furthermore, the police noted that CCTV cameras were strategically placed to leave certain areas of the pub unmonitored for the reason best known to the pub management.