STATE TIMES NEWS
JAMMU: Acting on reliable information, the police and civil administration on Thursday sealed Hotel Gupshup at Ban, Nagrota, following allegations of illegal activities being carried out on the premises.
The hotel, located in a residential area, was allegedly being used to provide rooms to young couples, causing nuisance to local residents and raising concerns about public morality. The situation had reportedly led to public resentment and posed a potential threat to public peace and tranquillity.
A joint team comprising the SHO Nagrota and the Executive Magistrate, Nagrota, conducted a verification of the hotel. During the inspection, two young couples were found to have booked rooms at the hotel. The couples, along with the hotel staff present on the spot, were detained for questioning.
To prevent the continuation of the alleged unlawful activities and to maintain public order, the Executive Magistrate ordered the sealing of the hotel.
Moreover, preventive action under Sections 126/170 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) was initiated against the Owner, Manager and all the detained individuals.
