India, Nov. 12 -- The Gurugram police has directed housing societies, house owners, and paying guest (PG) accommodations to submit details of residents from Jammu and Kashmir and foreign nationals staying with them. The order, officials said, is part of a security verification drive ahead of New Year and Republic Day celebrations.

The order was issued on Novemnber 12, two days after a car blast near Delhi's Red Fort killed at least 10 persons, triggering heightened security alerts across the national capital region (NCR).

Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Vishnu Prasad confirmed that the drive has been launched under directions from the district administration. "We have been instructed to do this," Prasad said. "We are inquiring ab...