Rapper Badshah Sago Nightclub Sealed Chandigarh Building Violations

The Chandigarh administration on Tuesday sealed a nightclub belonging to rapper and singer Badshah, Sago by Badshah, in Chandigarh Sector 26 as part of an ongoing crackdown on commercial establishments violating building bylaws. We have sealed the club Sago fo... “We have sealed the club Sago following multiple building violations,” Chandigarh Deputy Commissioner Nishant Yadav told The Indian Express. “Despite being granted considerable time and multiple opportunities to rectify or regularise the violations, the occupants allegedly failed to comply with the directions of the Estate Office.” According to a notice issued by the deputy commissioner-cum-estate officer, proceedings were initiated under Rule 14 and Rule 10 of the Chandigarh Estate Rules 2007, read with Section 8A of the Punjab (Development and Regulation) Act 1952, over various building violations detected on the club’s premises. The administration stated that a showcause notice dated April 25, 2024, had been served to the club’s occupants after inspections revealed extensive unauthorised alterations in different parts of the building. Officials found violations in the basement, ground floor, and second floor, including unauthorised construction of cabins and partitions, toilets, a kitchen, and a cold store. Inspecting teams also detected the covering of open courtyards with mild steel structures and fibre sheets, changes in the approved planning and layout, construction of tin sheds and storage areas, alteration of the rear elevation and several other deviations from the sanctioned building plan. Officials said the sealing process was peaceful and that the premises have been secured to prevent any further unauthorised use until further orders from the competent authority. The Sago club was previously in the spotlight following a bomb scare in 2024. Two explosions occurred outside Badshah’s two clubs in Chandigarh at that time. CCTV footage showed a man throwing suspected crude bombs at the clubs before fleeing. In connection with the incident, the Delhi Police subsequently arrested Deepak, a resident of Punjab’s Faridkot, who they said was in constant touch with gangster Goldy Brar. The sealing has once again brought attention to Chandigarh’s prominent nightlife hub in Sector 26, where several clubs and restaurants have come under the scanner in recent months. Officials maintained that compliance with safety and building regulations is mandatory for all businesses. The estate office has been conducting inspections to check unauthorised constructions, encroachments, and deviations from sanctioned building plans, with officials stating that similar action may follow against other establishments found flouting the rules. Hina Rohtaki is a Special Correspondent at The Indian Express, based in Chandigarh. She is one of the most prominent journalists covering the Chandigarh Administration, civic issues, and the unique political status of the Union Territory. Professional Background Experience: She has been in the field for over a decade and is known for her investigative reporting on administrative waste and urban governance. Awards: She is a recipient of the prestigious Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Award, which was presented to her by the President of India in January 2020. She was also awarded the Jethmalani prize (The Will of Steel