Police Register FIRs Against Srinagar Hotel, Homestay Owners Under Immigration Law

Srinagar, May 11 : Jammu and Kashmir Police have registered two separate FIRs against hotel and homestay owners in Srinagar for alleged violations under Section 8(23)B of the Immigration and Foreigners Act, officials said.

According to officials, Police Station Rajbagh registered FIR No. 20/2026 against the owners of Hotel “The Azara” located at Kursoo Rajbagh and “Mehatta Home Stay” situated in Rajbagh area of Srinagar.

Sources said the case was registered under Section 8(23)B of the Immigration and Foreigners Act, which generally pertains to alleged violations linked to mandatory verification, documentation, or reporting norms concerning foreign nationals staying in hotels, guest houses, or homestays.

In a separate action, Rajbagh Police also registered FIR No. 21/2026 under the same legal provision against a local from Gogjibagh Srinagar whoy is the owner of Khayabaan Homestay located in Gogjibagh area.

Officials, however, did not immediately disclose specific details regarding the alleged violations or whether any foreign nationals were found staying at the establishments during inspection.

Police sources said investigations in both cases have been initiated and further legal proceedings are underway.

Authorities in Kashmir periodically conduct inspections of hotels, guest houses, and homestays to ensure compliance with mandatory guest verification and foreigner reporting regulations, particularly in view of security and immigration monitoring protocols. [KNT]