India, Dec. 27 -- Firearms inside bars and nightclubs in Gurugram have triggered concern over public safety, exposing glaring gaps in security checks and regulatory oversight.

Incidents reported from high-footfall areas such as MG Road, sector 29 and adjoining entertainment zones indicate that visitors entered these establishments carrying pistols, despite deployment of bouncers and private security guards at entry points.

Videos and eyewitness accounts on social media show patrons openly displaying firearms inside bars, highlighting absence of frisking and metal detection even during peak hours.

Regular visitors and residents allege that bouncers often manage queues or check identity cards. "People walk in freely, and in some cases fi...