Hyderabad, July 19 -- In a bid to enhance public safety and prevent untoward incidents at night establishments, the Hyderabad Police has made it mandatory for all establishments such as bars, restaurants, and hotels to apply for entertainment, amusement, or combined entertainment-cum-amusement licences through the official web portal.

An amusement licence is applicable only after securing an entertainment licence, a release stated.

The Hyderabad police issued a detailed set of safety guidelines for the owners and managers of pubs, bars, and other licensed establishments.

All establishments are required to install door frame metal detectors (DFMDs) and hand held metal detectors (HHMDs) at all entry and exit points.

There should be prop...