Authorities in Jammu district took firm action against moral decay by sealing Hotel Gossip in Nagrota’s Ban sector. The operation, triggered by persistent local uproar, targeted a venue accused of renting rooms to unmarried couples in a family-dominated area.
On Thursday, a verification drive by the local SHO and Executive Magistrate uncovered two couples checked in, alongside staff. All were taken into custody for probing, exposing the extent of the irregularities.
Community backlash had been brewing, with reports of disturbance and potential breaches in public peace. This prompted the immediate sealing order to safeguard order and ethics.
Invoking Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Sections 126 and 170, preventive measures were launched against the hotel’s leadership and detainees. The proprietor is next in line for interrogation, sources confirmed.
Ban residents celebrated the crackdown. ‘These activities under the restaurant cover were intolerable; thank goodness for the police,’ one said. The episode highlights law enforcers’ broader mandate: curbing unethical practices while ensuring societal stability.
As Jammu navigates modernization, incidents like this remind of the delicate balance between personal freedoms and collective well-being. Police pledge ongoing patrols and responsiveness to citizen inputs, aiming for a harmonious urban environment.