Gangtok, Feb. 12 -- In an effort to enhance public safety, Sikkim's Director General of Police (DGP) Akshay Sachdeva has clarified the state's stance on the enforcement of the Sikkim Tenants and Domestic and Professional Helps (Compulsory Verification) Act, 2008. This law, which has remained largely inactive for 15 years, is now being implemented more strictly in response to concerns over illegal migration and rising criminal activities.

Mandatory Tenant Verification for Outsiders

Under the new directive, individuals from outside Sikkim who come to reside or work in the state must undergo a mandatory verification process.

This includes:

New tenants renting properties in Sikkim.

Domestic workers and professional helps who are not orig...