BBMP Cracks Down On Rooftop Pubs, Issues 122 Notices, Closes 6 Establishments For Fire Safety Violations

Days after a massive fire at Mudpipe hookah cafe in Koramangala, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), the city's civic body, has initiated a rigorous crackdown on establishments with poor compliance, resulting in the closure of six rooftop pubs, bars, and restaurants found in violation of regulations on Wednesday.

In a tweet, the BBMP announced, "We inspected licenses of 234 establishments under BBMP today. Notices will be issued to 122 businesses found to be non-compliant, and 06 establishments have been forced to close."

This crackdown comes in the wake of a fire incident in a Tavarkere hookah bar, BTM, which had a profound impact on local residents and neighboring property owners. During the blaze, an employee of the pub resorted to a daring escape by leaping from the fourth floor to the ground, suffering severe injuries but miraculously surviving the ordeal.

Over the past few days, the BBMP's efforts have been relentless, with 10 shops shuttered and 74 issued notices on Sunday, followed by the closure of five hotels and notices issued to 26 businesses on Monday. These actions underscore the BBMP's commitment to ensuring strict adherence to safety guidelines, and the agency has indicated that similar drives will continue throughout the city to maintain compliance and safety.