Fatal Fight Shuts Down Popular Nagpur Pub

The Dabo Club & Kitchen on Wardha Road in Nagpur has been ordered to close for 45 days, effective Saturday, due to severe safety violations. This drastic measure follows a violent brawl during a Christmas party that resulted in the death of a 28-year-old man and critically injured another. The altercation reportedly began inside the venue and spilled onto the road, highlighting multiple breaches of police regulations.

Investigations uncovered significant non-compliance, including inadequate age and identity verification for liquor service, incomplete CCTV surveillance, and insufficient bouncer staffing. The club also faced accusations of inadequate parking management leading to traffic disruption and a delay in informing the police after the incident. These lapses were cited as negligence towards customer safety and disregard for law and order.

This is not the first issue for the club, which opened in 2022. Police records indicate at least eight serious incidents have been reported previously. With New Year's Eve approaching and municipal elections underway, authorities deemed the club an immediate threat to public peace, warning of further stringent actions including license cancellation if violations persist.