Manipal Cafe Manager, 8 Others Booked Over Hookah Use

The Udupi district administration has booked a Manipal cafe manager and eight others for allegedly using hookah at a cafe in Manipal. According to sources, the incident occurred on a recent evening when the cafe staff and customers were seen using hookah despite the ban in the district. The police have registered a case under the Udupi District Prohibition of Hookah Usage Act, 2022.

The Udupi district administration had imposed a ban on hookah usage in 2022, citing health concerns. The ban was imposed after several cases of hookah-related illnesses were reported in the district. Despite the ban, some cafes and restaurants in Manipal continue to use hookah, putting the health of their customers at risk.

The incident has raised concerns about the enforcement of the ban on hookah usage in the district. The police and the district administration have been asked to take strict action against those found violating the ban. The incident has also sparked a debate about the need for stricter enforcement of the ban and the importance of public awareness about the health risks associated with hookah usage.

Source: Google News – Manipal.