The raid on Star Night bar, Santacruz, on December 26, which resulted in the seizure of Rs 11 lakh, also led to the revelation that most dance bars in the city have been functioning with impunity despite the HC ban due to the lack of manpower in the Social Service Branch (SSB).
The raid on Star Night bar, Santacruz, on December 26, which resulted in the seizure of Rs 11 lakh, also led to the revelation that most dance bars in the city have been functioning with impunity despite the HC ban due to the lack of manpower in the Social Service Branch (SSB).
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Mumbai police had posted around two cops outside bars across the city to ensure that rules were followed.
SSB seizures also revealed that even small-time bar operators were making more than Rs 1 lakh each night. And there is no check to ensure that the money is accounted for, Inspector Joshi pointed out.
900
The number of dance bars across the city
60
The percentage of booty splurged on bar dancers that is generally retained by bar owners
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