After the arrest of a 61 year old man who had carried a revolver inside a famous cafe in the busy Connaught Place area on Thursday last, the Delhi Police has issued an advisory to all eateries, pubs and cafes in Connaught Place asking them to ensure that weapons are not allowed into their premises. Though nobody was injured in the said incident, it had created panic among the patrons who were there to enjoy their cup of coffee.
The 61-year-old Anil Kumar, had come to Starbucks, a famous the coffee shop for a meeting with his clients. When he stood up to leave, his pistol fell on the floor triggering it accidentally. However, no one was injured, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), New Delhi district, Madhur Verma said.
“In order to avoid any untoward incident, Connaught Place Police Station issued an advisory in this regard on Saturday to all the eateries, pubs, cafes and restaurants across the area. An advisory has been issued by the Station House Officer of Connaught Place Police Station to all the eateries in its area to strengthen the safety and security measures. They have been asked to not allow customers with firearms or concealed weapons”, the DCP said.
“The security of human life and property is our main concern and of utmost importance. In view of recent incident of an accidental fire from firearm by the customer at one of the eating houses located in the area of Connaught Place, you are hereby strictly advised to ensure that a board “All weapons including concealed firearms are prohibited” is displayed at prominent place in your establishment.
“Apart from that, security staff of your establishment should be briefed to have close watch on such suspects to prevent such an incident,” the advisory read.