Dol Bhattarai
Coverage of Dol Bhattarai in the Nexus archive.
- City orders Ultra nightclub to close immediately following deadly shooting, history of violent incidents
Denver's Ultra Lounge nightclub was ordered to close immediately after a deadly shooting left one dead and eight injured, with officials citing willful licensing violations, unlicensed security, and prior violent incidents. The club's ownership and licensing disputes involve Dol Bhattarai and Dionte Wilkins, who allegedly operated without proper permits.
- City closes Ultra nightclub after deadly shooting, alleging operator circumvented liquor licensing law
Denver suspended the liquor and entertainment licenses of Ultra Lounge East after a deadly shooting that injured eight people. The club's operators, Dionte Wilkins and Dol Bhattarai, face allegations of obstructing investigations, operating without food and tobacco licenses, and circumventing liquor licensing laws. Past violent incidents, including a fatal fight in March 2024, and unlicensed security actions in April 2024, are also detailed.