India, Sept. 15 -- The Pune police on Sunday took action against nine roadside food- and tea- stalls for allegedly using gas cylinders, stoves and other combustible material without adequate safety measures; besides occupying public footpaths and roadside spaces. The police have issued notices under section 35 (3) to all the stall owners booked at the respective police stations.

Four cases have been registered at the Alankar police station; two at Nanded City; and three at Yerawada.

Of the four cases registered at Alankar police station, one case is against the owner of a dosa stall operating near Mrityunjay Mandir on Karve road, Kothrud, for using combustible equipment sans necessary precautions. The second case is against Rajwadi Tea ...