Police Takes Action Against Unregistered Homestays, Guest Houses and Hotels in Srinagar

Srinagar, January 10: Srinagar Police on Saturday said they carried out a verification and inspection drive across the city in coordination with the Tourist Police Station Srinagar to ensure compliance with statutory norms by homestays, hotels, and guest houses.

During the drive, several establishments were found operating without valid registration from the competent authorities. These included hotels Essar, ABC Residency, Gani and Aksa, as well as homestays Al Habib, Golden Moon and Divine Holiday.

Police said fines were imposed on the violators for running their establishments without mandatory registration. In addition, preventive action under Sections 126 and 170 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) will be initiated against the owners of all such unregistered establishments.

Srinagar Police have advised all owners and operators of homestays, hotels and guest houses to strictly adhere to the prescribed legal requirements and ensure timely registration with the concerned authorities to avoid legal action.

The police further stated that such verification and enforcement drives will continue in the future to ensure compliance with regulations and to promote safe, lawful and responsible tourism in the district.