JAMMU, Feb. 11 -- In order to regulate the functioning of Spa and Massage Centres and to prevent misuse of such establishments for unlawful and immoral activities, the District Magistrate Jammu, Dr. Rakesh Minhas, has issued an order under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023. The order has been promulgated in view of reports that certain spa and massage centres operating in district Jammu were allegedly being used for immoral activities, prostitution and other unlawful acts, thereby posing a threat to public order and safety.
The order defines a Spa/Massage Centre as any premises, establishment, shop, clinic or commercial space, by whatever name called, which offers or claims to offer massage, body therapy, s...