Srinagar Police File FIRs Against Hotels, Homestays and Houseboats Over Form-C Violations

Overview

• In Rajbagh, FIR No. 65/2025 cites Hotel Blossoms, Hotel Grand MS and Hotel Golden Forest for hosting foreign nationals without submitting Form-C to the FRO.
• Hotel Khyber in Khanyar drew FIR No. 57/2025 after failing to produce proof of Form-C submission despite repeated instructions, according to police.
• IMY Home Stay in Lal Bazar faces FIR No. 60/2025 over alleged concealment of an Israeli guest and non-submission of mandatory online reporting.
• At Ram‑Munshi Bagh, four houseboats boarding visitors from Taiwan, Russia, Romania and Spain were booked under FIR No. 94/2025 for mandatory reporting breaches.
• In Nishat, a private house owner was named in FIR No. 101/2025 for not filing Form-C, as police warned all operators that violations will invite strict legal action while investigations continue.