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Hotel Incident Involving a Fugitive Guest in Howrah

Facts of the Case:

In October 2023, a Howrah-based budget hotel was raided by police after it was discovered that a murder accused had been staying there under an assumed name. He had evaded detection for over ten days, during which he also engaged in illegal arms dealing. The hotel had only taken a photocopy of a forged identity card and had no system of verification in place.

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Safebox’s Role in Crime Prevention:

Through its Hospitality Criminal Compliance Program, Safebox would have ensured:

  • Live background check of all guests via direct linkages with NCRB, CBI, and local court databases.
  • Forgery-resistant identity authentication, preventing the use of falsified documents.
  • Digitally executed guest registration forms, legally signed and timestamped using e-signatures under the IT Act, 2000.
  • Legal protection for the hotel by demonstrating due diligence, should any incident still occur.

    • Moreover, Safebox offers real-time incident alert systems that can be shared with local authorities, making collaboration between the private hospitality sector and public enforcement seamless.

    This case demonstrates the urgent need for such techno-legal integrations in the accommodation industry, where failure to verify can directly aid fugitives and compromise public safety.