Srinagar Launches Major Crackdown on Illegal Foreign Stays Following Chinese National's Detention

Dec 08, 2025 11:13 pm CST

Authorities in Srinagar have initiated a comprehensive crackdown on hotels, houseboats, and guesthouses after discovering numerous foreign nationals staying without valid permissions. The operation, triggered by the detention of a 29-year-old Chinese national near Srinagar airport, has revealed widespread violations of Form-C reporting requirements under the Immigration & Foreigners Act, with property owners now facing legal action for non-compliance.