Pune, Sept. 27 -- The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has taken action against 344 establishments in the past 10 days for allegedly operating without mandatory fire safety measures and other civic approvals, with the latest action being the closure of a solar inverter and electric vehicle (EV) charger manufacturing unit in Mangdewadi, civic officials said on Sunday.

The ongoing drive, ordered by PMC commissioner Naval Kishore Ram, has covered a range of establishments, including PG hostels, coaching classes, scrap and goods warehouses, hospitals and other premises. The civic administration said the action would continue until establishments comply with prescribed safety requirements.

In the latest case, the PMC fire brigade, along with...