India, Dec. 25 -- The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) standing committee on Wednesday issued directions to intensify prosecution against 470 restaurants and clubs post Goa club fire case.

A separate committee will be formed to ensure safety and fire regulations are being complied with in private primary schools across the city, said officials. The public health department informed the committee that out of 3,511 restaurants, bars and clubs in the city, 2,360 have been inspected.

Officials added that 1,994 units complied with the norms and 364 did not have valid health trade licenses. "We have launched prosecution proceedings against 470 units. Several units were found violating safety norms prescribed in the trade license regime. F...