PIONEER NEWS SERVICE | Dehradun
The police imposed a penalty of Rs 16.20 lakh on 162 individuals for keeping unverified tenants and workers in Dehradun.The Dehradun senior superintendent of police Ajai Singh said thatin preparation for the ensuing Char Dham Yatra and the peak tourist season, police launched a large-scale verification campaign across both urban and rural areas of the district on Sunday.
The drive was aimed at verifying the details of individuals, tenants and workers from outside the State in the area. Over 800 individuals, including outsiders and tenants, were verified during the operation.It should be mentioned here that this move also comes in the wake of heightened security concerns following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, which has led to increased vigilance across Uttarakhand, especially in the border areas and places with floating populations. With a surge in the number of tourists, the police have intensified their efforts to ensure the safety of pilgrims and visitors.
The SSP said that property owners and shopkeepers were reminded of their responsibility to verify the identity of tenants and employees to prevent any security threats.He said that 162 building and shop owners who had failed to verify their tenants or workers were charged under Section 83 of the Police Act, resulting in fines totaling Rs16.2 lakh on Sunday. Besides this, over 130 suspects were brought in for questioning at local police stations and 44 of these individuals were charged under Section 81 of the Police Act, with Rs 14,000 in fines.
Singh said that the police campaign, conducted across various police stations in the city and rural areas, is part of the broader security strategy to ensure the safety of residents and tourists alike. He urged property owners and shopkeepers to comply with verification procedures, contributing to the safety of the region. Similar campaigns will continue to run regularly, especially during the busy tourist season, to ensure public peace and security, the SSP added.
