Hyderabad, Oct. 15 -- A restaurant allegedly operating under the guise of a function hall in Barkas in Hyderabad's Old City was raided by the police on Wednesday night, October 14, following complaints about its late-night operations.

The premises, named Zoya Convention, are located near the Government Hospital in Barkas. Rajendranagar DCP S Sreenivas inspected the establishment following complaints that it was serving food late into the night.

During the inspection, the police found serial lights installed at the premises, giving it the appearance of a function hall. However, a closer inspection revealed that the establishment was operating as a restaurant and serving biryani throughout the night.

The police also found a menu card lis...