Karnataka is seriously considering a complete ban on hookah bars, said state Home Minister Basavaraj Bommai in the Legislative Assembly.
He was replying to a question raised by Congress member Sowmya Reddy in the assembly on Tuesday.
The minister said that the issue will be discussed with Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) authorities.
He also said that the state is planning to study other states that have banned hookah bars.