Mysuru, June 16 -- Karnataka Urban Development Minister Yatindra Siddaramaiah said that a complaint was registered against the owner and legal action will be taken in the pub fire incident resulting in the death of two people.

Speaking to reporters, minister informed that a recommendation has also been made to suspend the Excise Deputy Commissioner.

He further 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."

He alleged that "the Excise DC was silent" despite bars running without licenses.

"There is a demand for action against officials, too. I will recommend suspension. Police have also been dire...