Hyderabad: Urvashi Bar, Baghwanthapur seized for carrying out immoral, obscene activities

Hyderabad: District Prohibition & Excise Authority has seized 'Urvashi Bar and Restaurant in Baghwanthapur for carrying out obscene and immoral activities.

Begumpet Police said the management and staff of 'Urvashi Bar and Restaurant were engaged in illegal activities involving female employees.

“These activities included indecent exposure and attempts to involve female employees in immoral acts, all conducted with the knowledge of management. Despite being licensed as an inn and bar, the establishment was operating as a pub, featuring inappropriate dance performances by female employees, compromising their dignity and modesty,” police said.

Police raided the restaurant and registered a case under section 294 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 70(c) of the CP Act. It also led to the arrests

Police later wrote to the District Prohibition & Excise Officer, Medchal Malkajigiri district for cancellation of the establishment's license.

On April 26, 2024, the District Prohibition & Excise Authority seized 'Urvashi Bar and Restaurant.' Hyderabad city police will take necessary legal action against any further obscene activities.