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Crime
Hotel owner assaulted in Amritsar after requesting ID from two youths
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 30 Aug 2026, 10:02 AM
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In Amritsar, a hotel proprietor was beaten and his property damaged after he asked two young men for identification while they inquired about a room booked by girls.
According to a report by Amar Ujala, a hotel owner in Amritsar was attacked by two young men who had arrived at the property to discuss a room that had been booked by female guests. The proprietor asked the visitors to present an identity proof before allowing them to proceed, a standard practice in many hotels.
When the youths were asked for their ID, they allegedly became hostile and physically assaulted the owner. The confrontation resulted in visible damage to the hotel’s interior, though the exact extent of the loss was not detailed in the report.
Local authorities have been notified of the incident, and police are expected to investigate the assault and the resulting property damage. The case highlights the challenges faced by hotel operators in enforcing verification procedures while maintaining safety.
When the youths were asked for their ID, they allegedly became hostile and physically assaulted the owner. The confrontation resulted in visible damage to the hotel’s interior, though the exact extent of the loss was not detailed in the report.
Local authorities have been notified of the incident, and police are expected to investigate the assault and the resulting property damage. The case highlights the challenges faced by hotel operators in enforcing verification procedures while maintaining safety.