The police chief's rapid-fire orders seem to have left city cops confused. Zonal DCPs and ACPs, apparently misunderstanding Commissioner of Police Sanjay Barve's orders, had been terrorising eating and drinking establishments forcing them to shut shop before the stipulated 1.30am deadline. After mid-day's report on April 3, fresh orders have arrived from the CP's office to ensure that action is taken only against the ones flouting norms.

The Commissioner's office, according to sources, directed Zonal DCPs and additional commissioners to ensure that nobody harassed dance bar and restaurant owners unnecessarily. Police officers have also been warned of action if found indulging in coercion unlawful activities. The CP's initial order was to act against those violating rules by keeping bars and restaurants open post 1.30 am, the fresh diktat said.