- By Kamakshi Bishnoi
- Sat, 08 Nov 2025 05:43 PM (IST)
- Source:Jagran News Network
In response to the increasing number of drink-driving incidents in the city, Gurugram Police have implemented a new system under which bar and club operators will also be held responsible if a customer drives after consuming alcohol on their premises.
Police Commissioner Vikas Arora said that notices have been issued to all bar and club operators in the district under Section 168 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The directive mandates that bouncers and staff ensure no one drives after drinking, and suitable transport arrangements, such as taxis, must be provided for customers. Operators are also required to inform the police if any individual refuses to comply.
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The Commissioner shared details of the initiative during a discussion with journalists in the presence of Director General of Police (DGP) OP Singh, who was visiting Gurugram on Saturday.
During the interaction, DGP Singh noted that Gurugram’s vibrant nightlife is a part of its cosmopolitan character, with professionals from across the country and abroad frequenting clubs, especially on weekends. He, however, stressed the need to balance nightlife with safety, advising the police to explore alternatives to traditional checkpoints (nakas) to prevent harassment and traffic congestion.
He suggested that police coordination with club operators could help arrange safe transportation for patrons returning home after drinking. The DGP also emphasised that traffic personnel must treat all motorists, especially those with women passengers, with respect.
Addressing another issue, Singh directed station house officers to curb public drinking outside liquor shops, saying responsibility for such violations should rest with local police. He also called for urgent steps to ease traffic congestion in the city, instructing officials to identify and correct flaws in road design where necessary.