Srinagar, Jan 10: Srinagar Police, in coordination with the Tourist Police Station Srinagar, conducted a verification and inspection drive across the city to ensure compliance with statutory norms by homestays, hotels and guest houses, police said in a statement.
During the drive, several establishments were found operating without valid registration from the competent authorities. These included hotels Essar, ABC Residency, Gani and Aksa, and homestays Al Habib, Golden Moon and Divine Holiday.
Police said fines were imposed on the violators for operating without mandatory registration. In addition, preventive action under Sections 126/170 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) will be initiated against the owners of all such unregistered establishments.
Advising all owners and operators of homestays, hotels and guest houses to strictly comply with the prescribed legal requirements, Srinagar Police urged them to ensure timely registration with the concerned authorities to avoid legal action.
The police further said that such verification and enforcement drives will continue in the future to ensure adherence to regulations and to promote safe, lawful and responsible tourism in the district.
