Manipal Cafe Manager, 8 Others Booked Over Hookah Use in Udupi District
By ETF Desk
A cafe manager in Manipal and eight others have been booked by the police for using hookah, violating a ban on the practice in Udupi District. According to reports, the group was caught using hookah at a local cafe, leading to their arrest and subsequent booking.
The incident has raised concerns about the need for stricter enforcement of laws regulating hookah use in public places. Hookah use has been banned in Udupi District due to health concerns, but it appears that some establishments continue to flout the law.
The booking of the cafe manager and others is a positive step towards ensuring compliance with the law. However, more needs to be done to prevent such incidents in the future, including increasing awareness about the risks associated with hookah use and taking action against establishments that continue to violate the ban.
Source: Google News – Manipal.