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City Police deploy drones to track narcotics activity
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City Police deploy drones to track narcotics activity

February 17, 2026

Mysuru: For the first time, Mysuru City Police have deployed drone technology to combat the drug menace, using GPS-enabled aerial surveillance to track drug supply, stocking and consumption networks in sensitive areas. Earlier, drones had mainly been deployed for security arrangements, but the trial demonstrated their effectiveness in scanning narrow lanes and hard-to-reach pockets. A…

Special night patrolling…
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Special night patrolling…

February 11, 2026

The City Police conducted a special night patrolling at various parts of the city yesterday in view of the safety and security of the general public. Shops that were open till late night hours were forced to down shutters.

Traffic signal poles invade iconic Elephant Statue Circle
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Traffic signal poles invade iconic Elephant Statue Circle

February 3, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru City Police have been installing new traffic signals at various junctions across the city to reduce accidents and curb traffic violations. However, at several circles, these new installations are causing traffic snarls due to the accumulation of vehicles waiting at signals or marring the beauty of the circles. One such installation is…

City Police shine in State-level Police Sports Meet
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City Police shine in State-level Police Sports Meet

January 29, 2026

Mysuru: The City Police personnel, who took part in the State-level Police Annual Sports Meet held in Bengaluru recently, excelled by winning medals in both team and individual events. The Mysuru City Police team won first place in handball and second place in tug-of-war. In the individual sports, V.V. Puram Police Constable Shah Rukh Tarihal…

Fallout of back-to-back crimes in Udayagiri: Shut shops by 10 pm: Residents
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Fallout of back-to-back crimes in Udayagiri: Shut shops by 10 pm: Residents

January 25, 2026

Police to enforce deadline if traders cooperate Mysore/Mysuru: Following a spate of crimes, including murder and clashes over trivial issues under Udayagiri Police Station limits, the City Police held a ‘Jana Samparka Sabhe’ (people’s contact meeting), during which residents urged the Police to ensure that commercial establishments in the area shut down by 10 pm….

Special Police drives: 166 petty cases, 108 COTPA cases registered
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Special Police drives: 166 petty cases, 108 COTPA cases registered

January 25, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru City Police, who have intensified enforcement across the city, conducted special drives in Udayagiri, Narasimharaja (NR) and Mandi Police limits on Saturday and have registered 166 petty cases and 108 cases under Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA). The special drives by Police officers and staff along with a commando team…

Week-long drive sees surge in COTPA, traffic and petty cases
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Week-long drive sees surge in COTPA, traffic and petty cases

January 24, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru City Police have intensified enforcement across the city, registering thousands of cases under various laws during a special operation conducted between Jan. 15 and  22. According to officials, 711 cases were booked under the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA), 2003, during the period. Daily registrations ranged from 39 cases on Jan….

City gets 50 new traffic signals
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City gets 50 new traffic signals

January 13, 2026

Aim is to reduce accidents at black spots Mysore/Mysuru: In an effort to reduce accidents and curb traffic violations, the Mysuru City Police have installed 50 new traffic signals at various junctions across the city. The signals have been set up after identifying accident-prone black spots, including the Five Lights Circle near Nanjumalige. Speaking to…

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