Indore, Nov. 12 -- In the aftermath of the recent Delhi blast incident, the Indore Police carried out a citywide search operation and registered First Information Reports (FIRs) against 13 hotel and hostel operators for failing to provide guest information to local police stations, officials said.

According to the police, the action was taken under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for disobeying a lawful order issued by a public servant.

Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (Addl DCP, Crime Branch) Rajesh Dandotiya said, "After the Delhi blast incident, Indore police were continuously conducting search operations in the city, including hotels, lodges, hostels and houses having tenants. Additionally, checking was also...