Key Takeaways
- The Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot announced strict measures against illegal nightlife venues.
- Licenses of offending bars and nightclubs will be cancelled and owners held responsible.
- Individuals labeled as miscreants may face record‑keeping and possible disqualification from government jobs.
Jaipur: Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Tuesday announced that strict action will be taken against bars and nightclubs operating beyond the prescribed time.
In the review meeting of law and order, at the Chief Minister’s residence on Monday night. Mr. Gehlot said along with the managers of these clubs, the responsibility of the owners would also be fixed.
He said action will be taken to cancel the license of such clubs for violating the rules.
He said the prevention of crimes against women and weaker sections is their top priority. The Chief Minister instructed the police officers to take strict action against the miscreants by running a special operation.
Gehlot said the record of such miscreants should be maintained and their involvement in tampering should be mentioned in the character certificate. He said action should be taken against habitual miscreants up to disqualification from government jobs.
The Chief Minister expressed his sadness on the Bhilwara incident. Police have taken quick action in this matter and efforts are being made to punish the culprits at the earliest. Gehlot said efforts are being made to give political colour to this incident which is not appropriate.
