AHMEDABAD: Gujarat chief minister Anandiben Patel on Monday said that Ahmedabad police should launch a drive against hotels that allow youths to book rooms on hourly basis.

“The intention is always suspicious whenever a hotel room is booked for two to three hours. I request police to take action against hotels that permit such wrongdoing in their premises,” Patel said addressing an event to commemorate the 51st anniversary of Government Girl's Polytechnic .

Patel recounted how she was disturbed by news of college-going girl murdered by her boyfriend in King Palace Hotel recently. “If you are friends, go to a park or best muster courage to introduce your friend to your parents. Why book a hotel?” Patel told the audience comprising girl students, asking parents and teachers to teach self-defence techniques to girls.

The CM also expressed concern over poor nutrition levels of young girls. “Eating pizza is making girls weak. Schools and colleges should launch a blood test drive to check haemoglobin and calcium levels of girl students.”