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Bengaluru News: Virat Kohli's pub 'One8 Commune' has received a notice from the civic body Bengaluru Bruhat Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) regarding alleged violations of fire safety rules. Virat Kohli's restaurant is located on the sixth floor of Ratnam's Complex on upscale MG Road. It attracts a lot of locals and visitors as it is near the Chinnaswamy International Cricket Stadium.
Kohli's restaurant has been reported to be functioning illegally, without getting a no objection certificate from the fire department of the city. Earlier, the civic body issued a notice to the restaurant on November 29 based on a complaint from social activists HM Venkatesh and Kunigal Narasimhamurthy. However, BBMP stated that they did not get any response from the restaurant to date.
However, the BBMP has given a deadline of seven days this time, and legal action will be initiated against the venture if they miss the deadline this time too. The health officer of the Shanthinagar Division of the BBMP said that they have directed the restaurant to respond within the deadline.
Complainant Venkatesh stated that many restaurants, bars, and pubs are operating in the high-tech city without any fire safety measure in place. He further said that many people have lost their lives because of the ignorance.
"Many restaurants, bars, and pubs in high-rise buildings across Bengaluru are operating without any fire safety measures in place. In the past, fire accidents in Bengaluru have led to significant loss of life and injuries. For instance, during the Carlton Towers fire caused by a short circuit, people jumped off the building in an attempt to save their lives," Venkatesh was quoted as saying by IANS.
"To prevent such incidents, BBMP and the Fire Department have conducted audits. They identified several buildings without proper fire safety measures and issued rules stating that licenses should not be granted to such buildings, and operations should not be permitted on those premises," Venkatesh demanded.