20/06/2025-
The Bengaluru City Police Commissioner received credible information that“several bars and restaurants in the West zone of the city were illegally employing female“servers and engaging in unlawful activities.“Based on this information,11 special police teams were formed in the West zone.“A special raid was conducted on bars and restaurants falling under the jurisdictions of “Upparpet, Cottonpet, Kalasipalya, Cubbon Park and Ashoknagar Police Stations
.“During the raid, it was found that 19 bars and restaurants were violating“regulations by employing female workers who were provocatively dressed and standing“near customers’ tables in an indecent manner. Further violations observed included“absence of appointed female security guards, Lack of cleanliness in kitchen areas. Not“designating or maintaining a proper smoking zone and Operating beyond permitted“hours.
“Customers who violated COTPA (Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act)“regulations were fined on the spot. Reports have been submitted to the respective police“stations for further legal action against the owners of the bars and restaurants.“Another significant finding was that violations were not limited to police“regulations but also extended to health and excise departments. These findings have been“communicated to the concerned departments, requesting appropriate action. Strict“monitoring will continue for these commercial establishments in the coming days. If“found violating regulations again, their licenses will be canceled. If the public faces any“inconvenience or notices any such violations, they are encouraged to call the helpline“number/Namma 112. The identity of informants will be kept confidential.“
This special raid operation was conducted under the guidance of“C. Vamsi krishna, IPS, Joint Commissioner of Police, West Zone, and under the“leadership of . S. Girish, IPS, Deputy Commissioner of Police, West Division, with“the involvement of officers and staff from the Central and West Divisions as part of the“11 special police teams.
