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With a crowd swelling expected in the popular parts of the Capital in the wake of Christmas and the New Year celebrations, the Delhi Police on Sunday said patrolling will be intensified in major party hubs and that clubs, bars, restaurants and other venues have been directed to review their fire safety compliance.
The advisory comes a day after a massive fire at a nightclub in Goa killed 25 people, prompting renewed scrutiny of fire preparedness at venues across the country.
Police officers said that all establishments must ensure that fire extinguishers are functional, exit routes remain free of obstructions, and electrical loads are regularly monitored. They added that nights drawing large crowds require strict adherence to emergency procedures. “We have deployed additional PCRs and increased patrolling in the city. Additional force has been stationed outside nightclubs, and we will maintain strict vigilance to ensure that all regulations are followed,” a senior officer said.
Pub and restaurant owners in South Delhi said various major outlets in the city already comply with the rules laid down by authorities. They noted that fire safety norms are regularly updated, and that new entrants to the nightlife industry must treat them as essential. They also pointed out that overcrowding can make evacuation extremely difficult and that even minor obstructions near doors can worsen a crisis.
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