Pune Crime Branch Raids The Houz Commune Bar At 3 AM

A raid was conducted by the Pune Crime Branch at The Houz Commune Bar and Eatery in Viman Nagar at 3 am on Sunday. The raid found nearly 80 to 100 people partying inside, despite the permitted closing time being 1:30 am.

The pub was allegedly operating well beyond the permitted hours, with a DJ playing music nearly 90 minutes after the deadline. Police officials received information that the pub was still operating and that a large number of customers were present.

Acting on the information, a crime branch team reached the premises and conducted a surprise raid. At the time of the raid, around 80 to 100 men and women were present on the dance floor. The police took the people present at the venue into custody for questioning.

Officials also began checking the activities taking place inside the pub. The focus of the police action is now on the pub’s operator and manager. A case is in the process of being registered against them for allegedly violating the permitted operating hours.

The police are also checking whether the pub had all the required licences and permissions, including permissions related to the sale and serving of alcohol. Officials are also likely to examine whether any other rules were violated during the party.

The raid was carried out after the crime branch received specific information about the pub operating beyond the permitted time. Police officials acted on the information and reached the venue in the early hours of Sunday.

The incident has again brought the city’s nightlife under scrutiny. Pune has seen repeated concerns over pubs and clubs allegedly operating beyond permitted hours. The police investigation will establish how the pub continued to operate until around 3 am and whether the management had obtained any special permission to remain open beyond the regular deadline.

Further action will depend on the findings of the investigation and the sections applied in the case. The raid highlights the need for stricter enforcement of rules governing pubs and clubs in Pune.

The city's nightlife has been a topic of discussion in recent times, with many calling for stricter regulations to ensure that establishments operate within the permitted hours. The Pune Crime Branch's raid on The Houz Commune Bar and Eatery is a step towards enforcing these regulations and maintaining law and order in the city.