Karnataka orders strict age checks at pubs, bars; CCTV mandate threatens lax operators
Home Minister Priyank Kharge directed all pubs, bars, breweries and liquor outlets in the state to enforce ID verification and functional CCTV, with severe action for venues abetting underage drinking. Move follows a survey showing 33% alcohol use among 4,093 students and median initiation age of 17.
Karnataka Home Minister directed strict age verification at all pubs, bars, breweries, clubs and liquor-serving establishments in the state, mandating ID checks, functional CCTV, and severe action against venues abetting underage drinking, citing rising adolescent alcohol use in Bengaluru.