Bengaluru Hotels Association to Develop Comprehensive Security Scheme

Following a bomb blast at its Brookefield branch, The Rameshwaram Cafe, security measures have been intensified throughout the state, including its capital city.

The day after a minor explosion occurred at a well-known eatery in the city, injuring 10 individuals, the Bruhath Bangalore Hotels Association announced its intention to develop a strategy for improving security measures at all hotels in the city.

Additionally, discussions will be held regarding preventive measures aimed at enhancing safety in public spaces.

The incident took place on Friday afternoon at the Brookefield branch of the Rameshwaram Cafe, prompting heightened security measures throughout the state and its capital.

The Association plans to organize a meeting involving police officials, hotel owners, and relevant stakeholders to address Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) aimed at ensuring vigilance within hotels.

Discussions will encompass guidelines for conduct within hotels, a review of existing SOPs, and the implementation of heightened security measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.

The meeting will also address the implementation of an upgraded security system and advocate for a strict policy against the presence of any "suspicious individuals" or "loiterers" in hotels going forward. PC Rao, President of the Bruhath Bangalore Hotels Association, mentioned that upon the conclusion of the police investigation, they will promptly convene a meeting with the police department, cafe and hotel owners, and other stakeholders.

The objective will be to devise a comprehensive plan aimed at enhancing security measures at eateries to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.

"We are currently exploring methods to improve the security system and guarantee the safety of individuals in public spaces.

However, our actions are contingent upon receiving the official report from the police department regarding the circumstances of the blast. Once the investigation concludes, we will address the issue and formulate a comprehensive plan.

Our deliberations are ongoing, and we are scheduled to hold a meeting next week with police authorities and other stakeholders in the hospitality sector," he informed PTI.