Ban on Salud restaurant extended upto 1 yr
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, August 20 2022:
The 6-month ban imposed on Salud Restaurant & Karaoke has been further extended to 1 year, a joint press release issued by six student bodies, namely, All Manipur Students' Union (AMSU), Manipuri Students' Federation (MSF), Democratic Students' Alliance of Manipur (DESAM), Kangleipak Students' Association (KSA), Students' Union of Kangleipak (SUK) and Apunba Ireipaki Maheiroi Singpanglup (AIMS), has announced.
As per the release, a group of women and minors were found drinking and merrymaking on August 22, following which the student bodies banned the restaurant.
However, the restaurant was found operating secretly despite the ban.
As such, the ban on the restaurant, which is working against the student bodies and the people, has been further extended for 1 year.
If the restaurant is found continuing its operation amidst the ban, it could be permanently banned, the student bodies cautioned.
Further stating that complaints have been received about many restaurants turning into hub for youngsters to consume illegal substances, the student bodies said they will be carrying out inspection of the restaurants operating in the state.