Srinagar Police files 5 FIRs for multiple hotels, homestays, houseboats for violating immigration norms

Srinagar, Dec 8: Srinagar Police have taken stringent legal action against several hotels, homestays and houseboats for failing to comply with mandatory Form-C reporting requirements under the Immigration & Foreigners Act—an obligation for all establishments hosting foreign nationals.

The action follows routine inspections across the city aimed at tightening security and ensuring proper documentation of foreign visitors.

Hotels Booked in Rajbagh

During checks in the Rajbagh area, Hotel Blossoms, Hotel Grand MS, and Hotel Golden Forest were found to have allowed foreign nationals to stay without submitting Form-C to the Foreigners Registration Office (FRO). Police Station Rajbagh registered FIR No. 65/2025 under Sections 8 and 23-B of the Immigration & Foreigners Act.

Hotel Booked in Khanyar

In Khanyar, Hotel Khyber in Khayam was booked after management failed to produce any evidence of Form-C compliance despite repeated instructions. FIR No. 57/2025 was filed at Police Station Khanyar under relevant provisions of the Act.

Homestay Booked in Lal Bazar

In the Lal Bazar area, IMY Homestay at Nowabagh Bagwanpora was found to have concealed the stay of a foreign national and failed to file mandatory online Form-C reporting. Police Station Lal Bazar registered FIR No. 60/2025 under Sections 8 and 23(b).

Accommodation Booked in Nishat

In Nishat, police booked a residential accommodation being used for hosting foreign guests without mandatory reporting. FIR No. 101/2025 was registered at Police Station Nishat under Sections 8 and 23(b).

Houseboats Booked in Ram Munshi Bagh

In Ram Munshi Bagh, several houseboats were found in violation of mandatory reporting rules. These include:

• Floating Castle

• Best View Houseboat

• Crystal Palace Houseboat

• Lake Palace Houseboat

Police Station RM Bagh registered FIR No. 94/2025 under Sections 7, 14 and 16 of the Immigration & Foreigners Act.

Police officials said inquiries are underway to identify any further linkages or potential violations arising from these cases.

Srinagar Police reiterated that strict compliance with Form-C submission is mandatory for all hotels, guest houses, homestays and houseboats accommodating foreign nationals. Non-compliance, they said, is a serious offence and will invite firm legal action.

Authorities reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining security and ensuring that all hospitality operators adhere to statutory norms to safeguard public safety.