EARLY TIMES REPORT
Jammu, Nov 24 : In a significant step to curb the illegal influx of Rohingya refugees and to ensure public safety, the Jammu Police has identified several instances and likewise registered cases against landlords who have knowingly or unknowingly rented their properties to Rohingya refugees, who are undocumented and pose a potential security threat.
The District Commissioner of Jammu has issued an order making police verification of tenants mandatory for all property owners in the district. This directive comes in light of increasing concerns regarding the potential threat posed by anti-social elements and unauthorized individuals who may use rented properties for illegal activities.
Jammu Police have initiated a comprehensive investigation in this regard, and two such cases, FIR 182/2024 and FIR 184/2024, both under section 223 of BNS have been registered in the Police Station Nowabad against Farman Ali S/o Gulam Mohd, R/o Bhawani Nagar, Talab Tillo Jammu; and Azam Malik S/o Masood Malik, R/o Ashti Mohalla, Batmalo, Srinagar respectively. Three cases, FIR 296/2024, FIR 297/2024 and FIR 298/2024, all under section 223 of BNS have also been registered in the Police Station Bahu Fort against Asima Latief D/o Abdul Latief R/o Rehima Abad, Bathindi; Mohd Shakeel S/o Rahim Ali R/o Rehima Abad, Bathindi; and Zakir Hussain S/o Khurshed Ali R/o Dungian, Bathindi, respectively.
The Jammu Police remains committed to safeguarding the interests of the public and urges all landlords to exercise due diligence and conduct thorough police verification of tenants before renting out their properties. |
