Dehradun, April 28 -- Saturday late late-night incident at a bar in Romeo Lane, off Rajpur Road in Dehradun has brought into sharp focus troubling questions about the consistency of law enforcement in Dehradun, particularly in the context of the mandated 11 pm closure for all bars and liquor-serving establishments. Allegations are that even in cases, where the Doon police appear to act, they are being discouraged by some senior level police officers.

Despite repeated drives by the police to ensure compliance, the ground reality appears far more uneven. On Saturday night, the Romeo Lane bar was found operating well beyond the stipulated deadline, with activity continuing past 12:30 am. Acting on complaints, local police personnel led by S...