India, Sept. 24 -- The Pune chapter of the National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) has raised objections to what it describes as unauthorised raids on licensed bars and restaurants in the city. According to the association, multiple establishments have reported surprise inspections being carried out before the legally permitted closing time, with individuals unaffiliated with any enforcement agency allegedly accompanying officials.

In a formal communication to the chief minister's office, Pune district collector Jitendra Dudi, and Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar, NRAI-Pune said these individuals were not only present during inspections but also demanded trade and licensing documents from restaurant owners, a practice the associ...