Mysore/Mysuru: In a series of surprise checks carried out across nine locations within the city limits, including various junctions, the City Police conducted a successful operation last night resulting in the seizure of hard cash amounting to Rs. 16,21,000 that was being transported. The cash carriers were unable to provide documentary evidence regarding the source…
42 check-posts to curb poll-related irregularities
March 20, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: In preparation for the Lok Sabha elections on Apr. 26, a comprehensive strategy has been put in place across the district, encompassing 11 Assembly Constituencies, with the establishment of 42 check-posts to deter any potential election-related irregularities. In Periyapatna Constituency, key check-posts have been positioned at Kellur, Kittur and Halaganahalli. Similarly, in K.R. Nagar…
Lok Sabha poll: Check-posts set up in District
March 14, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: With just a few weeks away for the LS polls, the District Administration in association with the District Police, have set up check-posts on Highways, State Highways and all other entry and exit roads of the city and district. Speaking to Star of Mysore, DCP M. Muthuraj said that the check-posts have been set…
Rs. 10 crore worth illegal liquor, cash seized in Mysuru
April 29, 2023Liquor seized in all 11 Constituencies; Cash not seized in Nanjangud & Narasimharaja segments Mysore/Mysuru: During election campaigns, political parties try to lure voters by offering them various incentives such as cash, freebies or liquor. To prevent such practices, the Election Commission conducts raids and seizures of cash, freebies and liquor used to bribe voters….
54 check-posts tracked through CCTV visuals
April 28, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: An integrated control room-like facility has been set up at the DC Office in the city that will help the District Election Officers monitor all the check-posts that are working round-the-clock. The new integrated surveillance system is a much-needed facility for preventing the flow of cash, liquor and freebies and also to monitor the…
Poll security beefed up
April 13, 2023District Electoral Officer Dr. K.V. Rajendra inspects check-posts Mysore/Mysuru: The coming Assembly elections are likely to see maximum deployment of security personnel including Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) with other Paramilitary Forces in Mysuru city and district limits. More than 1,000 personnel are expected to be deployed in stages for the single-phase polling and a…
Intensify inspection at check-posts: DC
April 11, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Deputy Commissioner Dr. K. V. Rajendra has instructed the Officers to intensify inspection at the check-posts opened to check election related irregularities if any, ahead of the Legislative Assembly elections on May 10 in the State. Addressing the meeting of officers deputed on election duty, at his office yesterday, Deputy Commissioner Rajendra said ‘Compulsorily…
Checking ! Cops begin frisking for cash and liquor at 49 check-posts in Mysuru
April 6, 2018Amount of cash, liquor one can carry Up to Rs. 50,000 cash Beer up to 18 litres Hard liquor up to 3.5 litres Wine shops open from 10 am to 10.30 pm Bars and Restaurants open from 10 am to 11.30 pm Mysuru: Considering the high-profile electoral battles in Mysuru region where political heavyweights like…
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