Jammu Police Conduct Surprise Raids on 20 Spa Centres, Crackdown on Alleged Illegal Activities
||Black and White Digital News ||
||January 7, 2025||
JAMMU: In a significant operation aimed at addressing public grievances, Jammu Police conducted surprise raids at 20 spa centres in the Channi and Trikuta Nagar areas of Jammu’s Subdivision East. This coordinated action, executed in collaboration with the civil administration, is part of a broader effort to curb alleged illegal and immoral activities reported from these establishments.
Planned Operation with Wide Reach:
The raids, which lasted for over four hours, involved 20 teams comprising Station House Officers (SHOs), Inspectors in Charge (ICs), lady police officers, and magistrates. The initiative was led by the Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) of East Sheezan Bhat , (SDPO )South Kartik Shrotriya and the Superintendent of Police (SP) South Ajay Sharma, under the overall supervision of Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP)Jammu Joginder Singh.
This crackdown follows a series of complaints from civil society members about alleged illegal operations in these spa centres. The police teams conducted thorough inspections, scrutinized records, and seized DVRs for further investigation to substantiate the allegations.
Detentions and Legal Action:
Approximately two dozen individuals present at these spa centres were detained for questioning. Preliminary investigations are underway, with FIRs registered at the respective police stations under relevant sections of law. Authorities have assured that further legal action will be taken based on findings.
Public Response and Appreciation:
The operation has received widespread praise from the general public and civil society, who had been vocal in demanding action against alleged malpractices in spa centres. Residents have called for strict penalties against those found guilty to deter future violations.
Key Outcomes and Next Steps :
Seizures:DVRs and records from the spa centres will be analyzed to assess the extent of violations.
Accountability: Authorities aim to ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards in such establishments.
Enhanced Vigilance: The police have urged the public to report any further suspicious activities.
This crackdown underscores the Jammu Police’s commitment to maintaining law and order while addressing the concerns of the community. As investigations progress, the police are expected to disclose further details and take necessary action against defaulters.
