Jammu and Kashmir Police Crack Down on Landlords Renting to Rohingya Refugees.
In a move aimed at curbing the illegal influx of Rohingya refugees and ensuring public safety, the Jammu and Kashmir Police have booked five landlords for renting out their properties to individuals from the Rohingya community.
Separate First Information Reports (FIRs) have been registered against the landlords under Section 223 (failure to comply with an order issued by a public servant) of the Jammu and Kashmir’s Bonafide Permanent Resident and Special Category Resident Act (BNS).
The cases have been filed at the Nowabad and Bahu Fort police stations, with the authorities describing the action as a “significant step” to address the potential security threat posed by “undocumented” Rohingya refugees residing in the region.
The police have emphasized that the comprehensive investigation in this matter is a result of an order issued by the Jammu District Commissioner, which made police verification of tenants mandatory for all property owners in the district.
This directive, according to the authorities, comes in light of growing concerns regarding the potential threat posed by “anti-social elements and unauthorized individuals” who may use rented properties for illegal activities.
“Jammu police has initiated a comprehensive investigation in this regard,” a statement from the authorities said, adding that they remain committed to safeguarding the interests of the public and urging all landlords to exercise due diligence and conduct thorough police verification of their tenants before renting out their properties.
The Rohingya, a Muslim minority group from Myanmar, have been facing persecution and violence in their home country, leading to a mass exodus of refugees seeking asylum in neighboring countries, including India.
The move by the Jammu and Kashmir Police reflects the ongoing efforts to address the challenges posed by the influx of these displaced individuals.
