Amidst action on nightclubs, new one opens with ‘fair-skinned' dancers
The nightclub incident happened when police had begun a crack down on nightlife in the city.
While city police were closing rooftop restros, pubs, and taking action against lounges and nightclubs in Bajaj Nagar, Rana Pratap Nagar, Sonegaon, Dharampeth for breaching timing norms, a new one was being inaugurated with pomp and show. Sources said Bajaj Nagar police rushed to the nightclub after being alerted about alleged violations and noise.
It's still not clear what action was initiated by the Bajajnagar police, but the complainant's objection was taken on record. Sources said the opening ceremony continued even after the objection, as cops found nothing unusual at the venue. The invitees for the ceremony included city's crème de la crème, including top officials.
While sources claimed the dancers could be foreign nationals, zonal DCP Rishikesh Reddy said he would verify the allegations about the nightclub overstepping the the Foreigners Act, which makes permission mandatory for performances by overseas artists.
"We informed the management of the new nightlife establishment to avoid rooftop celebrations, which are prohibited. If they have violated any norms, legal actions would follow," said Reddy, who this week suspended operations of three Saoji food joints for allowing liquor on their premises.
Sources said the city police, following instructions from CP Ravinder Singal, are strictly enforcing the rule for closing pubs, lounges and such places within the permissible limit of 1.30am. The crime branch has started a crack down on illegal hookah parlours and such joints in west Nagpur.
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