Two bars sealed in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar(17/11/2024): The Excise department sealed two bars for unauthorized engagement of women. An excise team raided the bars after receiving information that women were being employed without the requisite permission.
It was found that the bars were flouting the rules.. According to sources, one is Ambiance Bar and Restaurant and the other one is Barbie Bar and Restaurant.
On the basis of CCTV footages showing that they were engaging women, both the bars were sealed. The Excise department has banned bar dancers' engagement, except for musical performances.
The State Excise rules have set specific conditions for granting permission to engage women in bars to ensure their safety.
Bar owners must install CCTV cameras, provide details of female employees, and ensure that female performers do not wear provocative clothing or exhibit nudity.
