The manager of One8 Commune, a restaurant co-owned by cricket star Virat Kohli, and four other establishments are facing an FIR for allegedly operating beyond permitted hours, as per the police on Tuesday.
Following complaints that numerous restaurants and pubs in central Bengaluru were exceeding the closing time of 1 am, a special drive was carried out on July six.
The police stated that around 1.20 am, when a sub-inspector of Cubbon Park police station, who was on patrolling duty, arrived at One8 Commune, it was discovered that the manager was reportedly still running the pub.
"After we received complaints that certain pubs and hotels were operating beyond the permitted time, a special drive was carried out on the night of July six," a police officer said.
"Based on the violations found, we have registered an FIR against the manager of One8 Commune and four other establishments under the Karnataka Police Act for violation at Cubbon Park police station," he added.