Midnight Deadline, No Entry for Minors: DCP Directs FL-2 and FL-3 Pubs to Follow Strict Rules

Coimbatore: The Coimbatore City Police have issued strict guidelines to owners, licence holders and managers of all FL-2 and FL-3 licensed pubs operating within the city limits, warning of legal action against any violations.

The guidelines were issued at a meeting chaired by DCP (Coimbatore North) P. Thangadurai, who stressed the need for strict compliance with licensing conditions and safety regulations.

As per the instructions, the pubs must adhere to their permitted operating hours, with FL-2 bars required to close by 11 p.m. and FL-3 bars by midnight. Unauthorised promotional and special events have been prohibited, and entry must not be permitted to minors, including school and college students.

Owners and managers have been instructed to personally monitor daily activities at their establishments and prevent illegal activities or incidents that could disturb public peace. Any assault, sexual harassment, public nuisance or other unlawful activity taking place on the premises must be immediately reported to the jurisdictional police station.

Police personnel will conduct periodic inspections to ensure compliance with the guidelines and licence conditions. The City Police Commissioner has warned that strict legal action will be taken against those violating the instructions.