India, Dec. 11 -- The deadly nightclub fire in Goa has sparked authorities in Gurugram into action, as all ahatas-spaces adjoining liquor shops for consuming liquor-operate in blatant violation of fire safety norms. They have now been granted 15 days to get fire safety audits done and submit reports on the same.

Deputy excise and taxation commissioner (DETC) Amit Bhatia said the department has issued formal notices to all operational ahatas in the district. "We have directed them to get a safety audit conducted by accredited private firms and submit the report within 15 days. They must clearly list the safety equipment available, emergency exits, fire extinguishers, ventilation systems and all measures in place to safeguard staff and gue...