Pune's Nightlife Takes a Hit: Under-25s Barred from Popular Clubs
Following the Porsche accident case
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Entrepreneur and fitness influencer Chirag Barjatya recently shared a video showcasing the extraordinarily empty interiors of various pubs in Pune like Toit or Pune Social following the Porsche tragedy. Barjatya noted that these venues, typically visited by high school and college students, are now enforcing stringent age restrictions, prohibiting entry to underage people.
In a post on social media, he wrote, Pune clubs are empty. The crowd that used to party the most (high school kids and college kids) are not even being allowed to enter. They have stopped serving alcohol in the clubs except near the bar area. Even 40-50 years old people are being asked to show IDs for entry.
Prior to this incident, adherence to Maharashtra's legal drinking age of 25 was reportedly lax. However, the fatal accident involving the underage driver has served as a wake-up call, prompting clubs and pubs to tighten their entry policies. The minor responsible for the tragedy had been filmed consuming alcohol at a pub before the fateful crash, which claimed the lives of two individuals.
Barjatya highlighted the stark transformation in Pune's club scene, observing a significant decrease in foot traffic and stringent ID checks even for older people. Numerous comments on his social media post corroborated the enhanced scrutiny at pubs, with some establishments reportedly refusing entry to anyone below the age of 25.
While some individuals welcomed the heightened security measures, others expressed scepticism, suggesting that the strict enforcement may be temporary.
Amidst these developments, Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar clarified that the underage driver was deemed to be in an inebriated state during the accident on May 19. The teenager has since been remanded to an observation home until June 5, while his father, a prominent builder, faces legal repercussions.
The city of Pune, known for its vibrant nightlife, has been shaken by the recent accident involving an underage driver. The incident has led to a crackdown on underage drinking, with popular clubs and pubs enforcing strict age restrictions.
Toit and Social are popular clubs in Pune, known for their vibrant atmosphere and large crowds. Chirag Barjatya is an entrepreneur and fitness influencer who has been vocal about the changes in Pune's nightlife scene.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the age of the driver involved in the Porsche accident?
The driver was 17 years old
What is the legal drinking age in Maharashtra?
The legal drinking age in Maharashtra is 25
How have Pune's clubs responded to the accident?
Pune's clubs have tightened their entry policies prohibiting minors from entering and enforcing stringent ID checks
What is the current status of the underage driver?
The underage driver has been remanded to an observation home until June 5
How has the accident affected Pune's nightlife scene?
The accident has led to a significant decrease in foot traffic and a more cautious approach to enforcing age restrictions in Pune's clubs and pubs
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