Overview
- A deadly fire at a Dattagalli restobar that killed two people prompted Mysuru City Corporation to order a sweeping inspection of rooftop and upper-floor bars and restaurants.
- MCC teams inspected 31 establishments across all nine city zones and ordered nine venues to shut while 16 received notices and several face closure proceedings.
- Inspectors found missing fire exits, poor ventilation, thatched or combustible roofing, substandard wiring and use of cellar spaces that lack safety measures.
- Deputy Commissioner G. Lakshmikanth Reddy directed the Excise Department to intensify checks for unauthorised liquor sales and warned of licence cancellations and official accountability for enforcement lapses.
- The Fire and Emergency Services Department will run a one-day training for MCC and excise licensing staff and officials said inspections and raids will continue to prevent further public-safety risks.