Bar sealed for serving alcohol to minors involved in vandalism; parents booked

Strict action is being taken against all who enabled the minors — from those in the hospitality sector to guardians at home. SAMBHAJI KADAM, deputy commissioner of police (Zone III)

- Shrinivas Deshpande

PUNE: In a rare and stringent crackdown, the Sinhagad Road Police have sealed Nasha Bar for allegedly serving liquor to minors who were later involved in vandalising nearly 20 vehicles.

The bar's owner, manager, and staff, along with the parents of the juveniles and others who aided the minors, have been booked under multiple sections of the law.

Police have identified the booked as Sachin Kishan Gore, owner of Nasha Bar; Anil Vinayak Suryawanshi, manager; and Vinod Datta Kamble, bar counter staff.

The three allegedly served liquor to the minors. Kalidas Devidas Naikwadi, who accompanied the minors to the bar and paid their bill, was also booked.