Illegal ‘couple boxes’ found inside Vadodara cafe, manager arrested

“The police raided the premises and found four cabins that had curtains installed in such a way that no one could look inside. These closed spaces were also dark and completely private spaces within the cafe, in violation of the prohibitory orders of the commissioner of police,” the statement added.

The arrested accused has been identified as Rehmat Ali Saiyed.

Sayajigunj Police Inspector R G Jadeja said the cafe was raided following a tip-off they received. “The couples who were occupying the cubicles were let off with a warning… This is such third case lodged by the police station. Earlier, the owners and managers of another cafe were arrested twice for the same offence.”

“The accused have been booked under Section 188 of the Indian Penal Code for violation of prohibitory order in force. We are also looking for the owner of the cafe,” he added.