Nainital's Nightlife Ends at 11 PM: Traders Protest Police Order
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News18•25-02-2026, 13:11
Nainital's Nightlife Ends at 11 PM: Traders Protest Police Order
•Nainital, once vibrant until 1 AM, now sees markets close by 11 PM due to increased police vigilance after recent murders in Haldwani and Dehradun.
•Police cite law and order, women's safety, and curbing hooliganism as reasons for the early closures, instructing hotels and shops to comply.
•Local traders and hoteliers are protesting, arguing that the decision negatively impacts tourism, which is already declining, and creates a negative image for the city.
•Tourists are reportedly struggling to find food late at night, leading to inconvenience and dissatisfaction, with many seen wandering Mall Road.
•Trade unions and the Hotel Association criticize the police, calling the move unconstitutional and a shirking of responsibility, warning of agitation if the rule isn't withdrawn.