India, Dec. 11 -- LUCKNOW Days after a Goa nightclub fire claimed 25 lives, and HT reporting over 50% units in Lucknow running sans adequate fire safety measures, the Lucknow Police intensified action to prevent a similar disaster in the state capital.

After back-to-back joint inspections by the fire and excise departments revealed glaring lapses, particularly in clubs concentrated in Vibhuti Khand (Gomti Nagar), DCP (east) Shalabh Singh on Wednesday held a meeting with owners and managers of bars/clubs operating in the city's eastern zone, including many housed in the Summit Building.

"In view of New Year celebrations, DCP (east) Shashi Singh organised a seminar with the owners and managers of all hotels and bars operating within the e...