Dehradun, April 30 -- Garhwal Post Bureau

Dehradun, 29 Apr: In a major enforcement drive aimed at strengthening law & order and ensuring public safety, the district administration under the direction of District Magistrate Savinn Bansal has launched a comprehensive crackdown on illegally or irregularly operated homestays across the district. Under this drive, registrations of 17 such establishments have been cancelled during the first phase of action. The administration has also begun the process of delisting these units from official tourism platforms. The district administration claims that the move is aimed at curbing misuse of the homestay scheme.

The action has been undertaken as part of an intensive drive titled 'Operation Safai',...