Jubilee Hills police book suo motu case over pub brawl
Hyderabad: Jubilee Hills police have registered a suo motu case against 21 people, including Rajya Sabha MP Anil Kumar Yadav’s brother Aravind Yadav alias Tillu, following a brawl at the Kara Kara pub at Daspalla Hotel early Sunday.
The case was registered on a complaint by sub-inspector Sandeep Reddy. Police said the two groups clashed inside the pub around 2.10am, leaving several people injured and causing damage to furniture, glass panes and vehicles.
Police use CCTV footage to identify those involved
According to police, the dispute began when a young man tried to move past Aravind Yadav, who was standing in a narrow space between a wall and a table. An argument followed and soon escalated into a fight.
Aravind’s friends joined the confrontation, after which members of the other group retaliated. The two sides allegedly fought using beer bottles, as well as their hands and legs.
Bouncers intervened and separated the groups, taking them downstairs. Police said the two sides continued fighting in the hotel cellar for more than 30 minutes.
Hotel management and others at the premises alerted police. By the time the Jubilee Hills police reached the hotel, those involved had left.
Police later found broken glass panes and damaged tables and chairs. Several people had suffered injuries and some vehicles were also damaged.
Investigators seized CCTV recordings from the hotel and are examining them to establish the sequence of events and identify all those who took part in the clash. Police said the footage shows Aravind Yadav wearing a cap during the fight.
Some of those booked have been taken into custody and are being questioned. Police said some of the identified persons are from the Old City and Yellareddyguda.
Police probe pub’s operating hours and licence conditions
Police are also examining whether the pub violated its licensing conditions. Daspalla Rest and Bar, operated by Jubilee Resorts, holds a 2B bar licence permitting round-the-clock liquor service. The licence is valid until the end of September, police said.
Investigators are checking whether the pub operated beyond the hours permitted under its other approvals and whether it had the required amusement licence for round-the-clock music.
Police said a separate suo motu case was being registered against the pub management over the suspected violations.
