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Bidhannagar Police Reinforce Fire Safety Rules At Hotels
Bidhannagar police met with people who run hotels and lodges.
They wanted to remind them how to keep guests safe from fires.
The meeting also explained rules for registering and renewing hotel licences.
Special instructions were given for hosting visitors from other countries.
Hotel staff were told to keep proper records when guests arrive and leave.
They were also reminded to follow the required procedures during a guest’s stay.
Police warned that illegal activities, including immoral trafficking and fraudulent call centres, must not be allowed.
Several police and government officials attended the meeting.
Bidhannagar police held an awareness meeting with hotel and lodge owners.
The meeting covered Sarai Act, 1867 licence registration and renewal requirements.
Officials reinforced fire-safety norms and procedures for hosting foreign guests.
Hotel representatives were briefed on guest records and check-in and check-out responsibilities.
Police also warned against immoral trafficking and fraudulent call centres.
- Who
- Bidhannagar police, hotel and lodge owners, and officials from several government agencies attended.
- What
- Police held an awareness meeting on fire safety, licensing, foreign-guest procedures, and preventing illegal activities.
- Where
- The meeting was held at the Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre in Salt Lake.
- When
- The article does not specify a date.
- Why
- Police sought to reinforce safety rules, legal procedures, record-keeping, and responsibilities for hotels hosting foreign guests.
Key facts
- Organiser
- Bidhannagar police
- Venue
- Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre, Salt Lake
- Licensing law
- Sarai Act, 1867
- Main safety focus
- Fire-safety norms and procedures
- Foreign-guest duties
- Proper check-in, check-out, stay procedures, and record maintenance
- Illegal activities cited
- Immoral trafficking and fraudulent call centres
- Senior official present
- Bidhannagar police commissioner Rathod Amit Kumar Bharat
Quotes
A senior police officer
Bidhannagar police officer who described the briefing provided to hotel and lodge representatives
“The representatives were briefed on their responsibilities while checking guests in and out and during their stay. Police stressed maintaining proper records and following prescribed procedures.”
telegraphindia.com
Sources
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