Terrified senior citizen forced to pay Rs. 85,000 to extortionists Mysore/Mysuru: In a disturbing incident that raises serious concerns over public safety and the vulnerability of senior citizens in Mysuru city, a 70-year-old resident of Dattagalli was allegedly coerced into paying Rs. 85,000 by two men near Shanthi Sagar Junction in Kuvempunagar on Thursday evening…
Mysore/Mysuru: Reacting to the extortion incident, Kuvempunagar Inspector Yogesh informed Star of Mysore that a spot mahazar was conducted in the presence of the victim. CCTV footage from nearby shops and junctions is currently being reviewed to identify and arrest the culprits. “This appears to be the work of organised professional criminals who deliberately target…
Amidst the deteriorating condition of several parks in Mysuru due to poor maintenance, Taponandana Park in Kuvempunagar shines as an exception. With its rural-themed atmosphere and over 50 sculptures of animals and village life, the park has become a significant attraction for morning walkers, children and the general public. Spread across four acres behind JSS…
Mysuru: A robbery occurred in Kuvempunagar, Mysuru, when a woman returning home from her evening walk was targeted by a thief who snatched her mangalasutra and fled in an autorickshaw. However, the stolen chain turned out to be rolled gold, as the woman had managed to hold onto the gold tali, saving it. Lakshmi (57),…
Task Force conducts combing operation; no trace of leopard nor its pug marks Mysuru: Tension gripped Kuvempunagar after a woman reported seeing a leopard climb the stairs of her neighbour’s house early this morning, prompting an immediate combing operation by Forest Department. The woman, Nagarathna, a resident near Vishwanandana Park behind New Kantharaj Urs Road,…
Mysuru: An unidentified woman, diverted the attention of a fellow passenger and allegedly stole the gold chain in a moving bus in the city recently. The woman, who lost her gold chain worth about Rs. 2 lakh, is identified as C.N. Jyothi, a resident of Kuvempunagar in city. Jyothi, who had gone to her parents’…
Mysore/Mysuru: Evening and morning walkers at the Lava-Kusha Park on Lalithadri Road in Kuvempunagar are increasingly worried about the lack of proper lighting facilities. Despite the park being well-maintained over the years through the efforts of walkers, officials and elected representatives, the current inadequate lighting issues are causing significant problems. The park is open to…
Mysore/Mysuru: In separate cases, two persons committed suicide by hanging self at their houses in city. In the first case, a 28-year-old woman, said to be depressed over family issues, ended her life by hanging self at her house in Kuvempunagar on June 21 night. The deceased woman is Tejaswini, a resident of Kuvempunagar ‘M’…
Mysore/Mysuru: Numerous city parks have become havens for unruly behaviour, primarily by intoxicated individuals, posing challenges for those seeking a peaceful environment for walks. Concerned residents voiced their grievances to City Police Commissioner Ramesh Banoth during the ‘Police Nade Sarvajanikara Kade’ campaign organised recently by Kuvempunagar Police at Soughandika Park in Kuvempunagar. The collaborative initiative,…
Strangled to death using scarf; Murder comes to light when adopted daughter returns from school Mysore/Mysuru: A woman was found allegedly murdered at her house near Jyothi Vidya Samsthe in Kuvempunagar yesterday. The deceased woman is Manjula (41), wife of H.D. Kote’s Scheduled Tribe Development Board Manager Nagaraju. The murder came to light when Manjula’s…
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