Over 200 arrested during raids in dance bars in Mumbai

Over 200 people, including 90 bar girls, have been arrested during raids in 12 dance bars in western Mumbai, a senior police official said on Thursday.

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As many as 12 dance bars were raided on Wednesday night following a tip-off, but only six in Powai and Saki Naka areas of the city were found violating the rule, Deputy Commissioner of Police Arvindra Senganotar told PTI.

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Besides 90 bar girls, those arrested included 111 customers and bar staff, he said adding, they have been booked under the Indian Penal Code and the Bombay Police Act.