Hyderabad, June 6 (IANS) In a major effort to strengthen internal security and curb anti-social activities, the Hyderabad City Police launched a large-scale security operation titled “Operation Kavach”. The coordinated Friday midnight raids covered 562 hotels and lodges across the city, with nearly 5,000 police personnel participating in the extensive search operation, said the police officials.

The inspections were carried out between 11:00 p.m. and 1:00 a.m. under the direct supervision of Hyderabad City Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar. According to officials, the top boss personally visited several lodges in the busy areas surrounding Nampally Railway Station and Ameerpet.

The police chief reviewed room allotment procedures and register maintenance practices. He also checked identity verification processes. Apart from this, the police chief also interacted with guests to verify their personal details. He also inquired about the reasons for visiting the city.

According to officials, the operation was conducted across all seven zones of the Hyderabad Commissionerate. Khairatabad recorded the highest number of inspections with 119 establishments, followed by Shamshabad with 92. Jubilee Hills and Golconda each accounted for 86 inspections. Moreover, Secunderabad, Rajendranagar, and Charminar covered 82, 53, and 44 locations, respectively.

The police teams thoroughly examined hotel records and guest rooms. The focus was on compliance with security regulations.

Commissioner Sajjanar issued strict instructions to hotel and lodge operators to ensure mandatory verification of original identity documents and maintain accurate guest records, including contact details and check-in/check-out timings.

He warned managements against renting rooms on the basis of incomplete or fraudulent information and categorically prohibited accommodation for minors without proper age verification.

The Commissioner also announced plans to introduce a Digital Visitor Management System and directed establishments to install high-definition CCTV cameras covering all entry, exit, and reception areas.

Citizens and hotel staff were urged to report suspicious activities immediately through Dial 100 or local police stations, officials added. Commissioner Sajjanar said that strict legal action would be taken against establishments violating security norms. Several senior IPS officers, DCPs, ACPs, and specialised police units actively participated in the operation.

–IANS

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