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Kozhikode Police Shut Down 20 Illegal Spa Units in Night Raid
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 19 Oct 2026, 06:20 AM
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In a late‑night operation on Oct. 17, Kozhikode police seized 20 illegal spa units and issued closure notices to six more.
On the evening of Oct. 17, officers from Kozhikode city police conducted a surprise inspection that led to the shutdown of 20 illegally operating spa units.
The raid was part of a broader crackdown on unlicensed businesses in the city, with authorities citing safety and regulatory violations.
In addition to the closures, police issued formal notices to six other spas, warning them of imminent shutdown if compliance was not achieved.
The operation underscores the city’s commitment to enforcing health and safety standards across the hospitality sector.
The raid was part of a broader crackdown on unlicensed businesses in the city, with authorities citing safety and regulatory violations.
In addition to the closures, police issued formal notices to six other spas, warning them of imminent shutdown if compliance was not achieved.
The operation underscores the city’s commitment to enforcing health and safety standards across the hospitality sector.