Overview
- Health officials and police conducted a surprise inspection on Sunday and sealed a premium section found operating without a licence.
- Mayor V V Rajesh ordered citywide verification of spa licences and announced a coordinated drive with police against violators.
- A 23-year-old interviewee reported being asked for multiple photos and alleged misbehaviour by the owner, triggering the inspection.
- Officials allege some centres run illegal “cross-massage” services, while licences require qualified masseurs and a supervising doctor.
- Details of doctors suspected of facilitating unauthorised operations will be sent to the State Medical Council, with licence cancellations and criminal cases warned, and the mayor flagged alleged links between some police personnel and spa networks.