A fire at an illegally operating pub in Mysuru resulted in the deaths of two people, prompting Karnataka Urban Development Minister Yatindra Siddaramaiah to announce legal action against the owner and recommend the suspension of the Excise Deputy Commissioner for negligence. Over 15 people were rescued from the scene. Minister Siddaramaiah stated that a complaint has been registered against the owner and that legal action will be taken in the pub fire incident. He also informed that the pub was operating without a license and had been instructed by the Excise DC to take stringent action against all establishments operating illegally or without licenses. The minister alleged that the Excise DC was silent despite bars running without licenses, and he will recommend suspension. Police have also been directed to conduct inspections across the city.
The incident occurred on Monday, with two people dying and several others being injured after a fire broke out at the pub. Fire teams immediately reached the spot to douse the fire and rescued over 15 individuals. Two people in the kitchen section died due to the intensity of the blaze, while the injured ones were quickly shifted to nearby hospitals for medical assistance and treatment. Divisional Fire Officer Ranganath told reporters that they received a call at 3:15 pm at the Saraswathipuram Fire Station, and their teams rushed to the spot, doused the fire, and rescued more than 15 people. Seven others who were injured have been shifted to nearby hospitals.