Overview

• Members of the MNS student wing stopped a freshers’ party at Kiki Pub in the Raja Bahadur Mills area on Saturday night after alleging underage entry.
• State excise officials began an inquiry on site and later said their initial findings did not show liquor served to minors while confirming other rule breaches.
• Authorities cited liquor service outside the designated area and said legal action against the establishment has been initiated with a detailed report expected within two to three days.
• Activists allege lax ID checks and the presence of students aged roughly 17 to 19 at the event, and the MNVS has warned of harsher responses to venues hosting similar parties.
• Pune’s police commissioner issued new directives requiring pubs and FL-III licensees to verify customer age via DigiLocker before entry while warning colleges and event managers of possible action.