Archive · 24 Jan 2026
J&K Seals Nagrota Hotel Over Alleged Illegal Activities
In Jammu and Kashmir, a hotel called Hotel Gupshup in Nagrota was sealed by the police and local officials.
They did this because they heard that the hotel was being used for activities that were not allowed, like letting young couples stay there, which upset the people living nearby.
When the officials checked the hotel, they found two couples and some hotel staff, and they took them for questioning.
The hotel was sealed to stop these activities and keep the peace.
The owner of the hotel also runs a newspaper from the same place and has been asked to come for questioning.
This is not the first time the hotel has been in trouble with the police.
The local people are happy with the police's action because they were worried about the bad things happening in their neighborhood.
Hotel Gupshup in Nagrota, Jammu district, was sealed by authorities over alleged illegal activities.
The hotel was allegedly used to provide rooms to young couples, causing public nuisance and concerns about morality.
During an inspection, two young couples and hotel staff were detained for questioning.
The hotel was sealed to prevent the continuation of unlawful activities and maintain public order.
Preventive action was initiated under Sections 126 and 170 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) against the owner, manager, and detained individuals.
- Who
- Authorities in Jammu district, Jammu and Kashmir, including police and civil administration officials
- What
- Sealed 'Hotel Gupshup' over alleged illegal activities
- When
- Thursday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Nagrota area, Jammu district, Jammu and Kashmir
- Why
- Allegations of illegal activities, including providing rooms to young couples, causing public nuisance and concerns about public morality
- Location
- Nagrota, Jammu district, Jammu and Kashmir
- Hotel Name
- Hotel Gupshup
- Action Taken
- Sealed by authorities
- Date of Action
- Thursday (specific date not mentioned)
- Legal Sections Invoked
- Sections 126 and 170 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)
- Individuals Detained
- Two young couples and hotel staff
- Owner's Other Business
- Runs a newspaper from the same premises