Port Blair, Nov 19: A meeting with the local Hoteliers of Port Blair area was held in the conference Hall of SP(D)SA office in which 36 Hotels owners/representatives attended. Shri. Atul Kumar Thakur, IPS, Superintendent of Police (CID)/FRO highlighted the issue of sending the ‘C’ Form of foreigners within 24 hours either through online mode or manually. He also mentioned that the latest photograph of the foreigner is to be sent/uploaded along with the ‘C’ Form. The hotel owners were also advised to disseminate information regarding antisocial elements and precaution to be taken regarding suspected persons/foreigners. The issue regarding Ebola virus was also discussed. The Hotel Owners were also advised to ensure police verification of all employees working in the Hotels. The matter regarding ‘Bed & Breakfast’ was also discussed. Shri Shibesh Singh, IPS Superintendent of Police, South Andaman District also expressed his views regarding the importance of the IVFRT (Immigration, Visa, Foreigners Registration & Tracking) and its significance in monitoring the movement of foreigners and other details relating to foreigners visiting these islands. He also suggested that the Hoteliers should install CCTV in their Hotels which not only helps the hotel owner but also the law enforcing agency.
