Job losses: Restobar owners and staff silently protest job losses amid crackdown

PUNE: ONE silent protest was held by the owners and staff of restaurants and pubs in the city on Friday, after the excise department sealed 32 establishments for violating liquor licensing norms, including serving alcohol to minors.
THE repression by authorities has affected the livelihoods of nearly 1,000 to 1,500 people in the hospitality sector, protesters said.
Nearly 400 employees gathered in front of Raja Bahadur Mills to protest, the association said. A member, who wished to remain anonymous, told TOI: “While we understand the need to comply with the regulations, the blanket closure of establishments has had a negative impact on the livelihoods of thousands of people in the sector . The authorities could have given a warning first. The sealing could have been carried out if there had been subsequent violations.
The association stressed the need for a balanced approach, urging authorities to consider warnings or fines for a first offense rather than outright sealing, which could lead to criminal sanctions. job losses,
An earlier press release issued by the association said: “While we welcome actions taken in good faith, we vehemently oppose measures taken simply to cover up administrative failures… The absence of checkpoints Regular drinking and driving in the city raises serious concerns. regarding public safety.

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