The state government shut down Rupashi SSR, Tripura’s lone multiplex
movie theatre on Valentine’s Day after it failed to comply with fire
safety regulations.
“Exhibition of any film at the Rupashi Cinema Hall shall be stopped
w.e.f. 13th February 6 PM”, an order issued by West Tripura District
Magistrate Sandeep Namedo Mahatme said on Wednesday.
Speaking to media, West Tripura DM Mahatme Thursday said that the decision was taken keeping public safety in mind.
“There are a set of departmental procedures including building
permission, fire safety, required to be undertaken for permissions to
operate commercially. The Fire Department recommended that their NOC
stands cancelled”, the DM said.
The multiplex theatre previously fulfilled all fire safety norms.
However, the official said he didn’t have details of which regulations
were found to have been violated now, owing to which the restrictions
were imposed.
