Thane: Thane police have suspended the licences of nine liquor bars in the city on charges of not having fire safety measures in place, police said.

The suspension was done following a request made by TMC Chief Fire Officer Ajit Mandke after audit of these bars which were found to be violating the fire safety measures, Thane Police Commissioner Vijay Kamble said in his order, as per a release issued by police late last night.