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The Hindu
27-05-2025
- The Hindu
Surprise police checks reveal flouting of norms by many hotels in Visakhapatnam
As part of security measures, the city police conducted surprise inspections at more than 80 hotels and lodges simultaneously on Monday night. Following instructions from the Commissioner of Police, Shankabratha Bagchi, police teams under the supervision of senior officials conducted the raids between 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. They uncovered multiple violations by several hotels including operating without proper licences, mandatory fire No Objection Certificate (NOC), trade licences, and other essential clearances. Multiple teams took part in the raids in different areas in Zone I and II and each team was equipped with body-worn cameras and included a woman police constable or woman home guard to ensure gender-sensitive procedures during the checks. The inspections focused on verifying the identity of guests, checking for individuals with Non-Bailable Warrants (NBWs), absconding suspects, and minors. Officials also assessed whether hotels were adhering to operational regulations such as maintaining valid trade licences, fire NOCs, GST registrations, and FSSAI licences. Compliance with safety measures like functioning CCTV cameras, metal detectors, and baggage scanners was also reviewed. The police discovered that eight hotels lacked a valid fire NOC, while seven hotels were operating without a basic trade licence. As many as 22 hotels did not possess the mandatory FSSAI licence required for serving food in the hotel. Seven hotels had not been updating guest data with the city police's Visitor Monitoring System (VMS), a key tool for tracking the movement of suspicious individuals arriving in the city. The police have begun coordinating with relevant departments to initiate action pertaining to the violations. Mr. Bagchi, in a release, stated that such raids will be conducted randomly as part of crime prevention and security measures.
Hans India
30-04-2025
- Hans India
Special focus on grave and POCSO cases
Sri Sathya Sai District: Superintendent of Police (SP) V. Ratna emphasized the need for intensified focus on grave and POCSO cases and urged police officials to ensure higher recovery rates in property-related crimes to deliver justice to victims. During a crime review meeting held on Tuesday at the district police office conference hall via CCTNS, the SP interacted with DSPs, CIs, and SIs from across the district. She reviewed long-pending cases in various sub-divisions and sought detailed explanations on the backlog in each police station. Key directives issued during the meeting included: Intensifying patrols during day and night to prevent theft and other crimes. Enhancing surveillance, particularly on social media platforms. Speeding up updates in the CCTNS system and ensuring proper case documentation. Increasing efforts to execute NBWs (Non-Bailable Warrants). Leveraging modern technology to apprehend offenders. Curbing anti-social activities like cricket betting, gambling, and matka. Conducting regular drunk-and-drive checks and implementing strict measures against road accidents. Coordinating with magistrates to expedite case resolutions. Providing division-wise training on the 'e-Sakshi' evidence app. Creating public awareness on cybercrimes and the harmful effects of narcotic substances. Taking concrete steps to prevent crimes against women. SP V Ratna also instructed officers to visit villages under the 'Palle Nidra' program to educate the public on cyber safety. Emphasis was laid on conducting thorough investigations and ensuring convictions through effective prosecution. At the end of the session, the SP honoured 44 police officers and personnel who demonstrated exceptional performance in handling various cases by awarding them appreciation certificates. The meeting was attended by DSPs Vijay Kumar, Sivanna Rayana Swamy, Narasingappa, Hemanth Kumar, SB CI Balasubrahmanyam Reddy, SB SI Pradeep Kumar, other CIs and SIs.
