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Time of India
31-07-2025
- Time of India
Amidst action on nightclubs, new one opens with ‘fair-skinned' dancers
Nagpur: The police department would be verifying allegation against a new nightclub, which was inaugurated in the heart of the city on Wednesday, after a viral video showed a couple of "fair-skinned" dancers gyrating to entertain the guests on the inaugural day. 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.
Time of India
25-07-2025
- Time of India
City Cops To Conduct Security Audit Of All Women's Hostels
Nagpur: Following the molestation and theft incident at a govt-run girls' hostel in Hingna earlier this week, Nagpur Police now plan to conduct comprehensive security audit of all such establishments across the city to identify and fix loopholes. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now It has also been decided that all-woman Damini squads will visit such hostels in the day and beat marshals at night to check security systems. Under the supervision of CP Ravinder Singal, details of all women's hostels is being collected across the zones where QR code-based patrolling would be encouraged. While the culprits who intruded the Hingna hostel are still at large, zonal DCP Rishikesh Reddy said his team is now considering invoking negligence charges against the hostel warden, property owner, and others responsible for security. Joint CP Navinchandra Reddy said the current patrolling patterns would be revised to intensify police visibility and presence in the vicinity of women's hostels. "The zonal DCPs will take regular follow-ups of the patrolling near such establishments," said Reddy. On Thursday, senior inspector of Beltarodi police station Mukund Kawade organised the city police's flagship 'Police Didi' programme to create awareness among the residents of a govt hostel for women from underprivileged sections in Khapri. The event focused on women's safety and self-defence. It also addressed internal and external safety concerns of the students residing in the hostel. The programme highlighted robust safety measures revolving around a fully functional CCTV system, round-the-clock female guards, and strict protocols prohibiting entry of male outsiders after 6pm. The senior cops also urged the hostel authorities to monitor movements, meticulously maintain records, and ensure medical emergencies are managed with female guard as escort. In addition to the 112 emergency helpline number, police shared other crucial contact numbers with the students, wardens, and hostel staff to enhance preparedness and response.
