Mysuru restobar fire: Five Excise officials suspended (opens original article in a new tab)

Five Excise Department officials from Mysuru Sub-Division have been suspended for failing to inspect and detect violations at the rooftop bar and restaurant that caught fire, resulting in two deaths and seven injuries.

• Five Excise Department officials from Mysuru Sub-Division suspended for failure to inspect and detect violations at rooftop bar and restaurant.
• The rooftop establishment was constructed with dry grass and thatch and operated without required permission.
• Excise Commissioner issued suspension order against all five officials for dereliction of duty.