India, Jan. 14 -- Bengaluru's apex municipal body, the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA), has intensified its crackdown on paying guest (PG) accommodations, sealing 10 units after inspections revealed unhygienic kitchen conditions and multiple safety lapses. The action followed a citywide inspection drive across Jayanagar, Bengaluru South, BTM Layout, and areas under the Bommanahalli constituency, the civic body said in a statement.

According to GBA, 66 PG accommodations were inspected to assess hygiene, availability of safe drinking water, kitchen cleanliness, proper toilet facilities, fire safety equipment, CCTV installation, and valid FSSAI certification for food preparation.

"Notices had been issued to the PG operators to rectify th...