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Clicking Cops
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Clicking Cops

March 23, 2025

City Police back to taking photographs to book traffic violators Mysuru: In an intensified drive against traffic offenders, the City Police have reinforced a system, tasking the Traffic Policemen to capture the photo of traffic offenders at traffic signals on their cell phone camera. It has been a fortnight since the old system is back,…

Armed Cops for vehicle checking in city !
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Armed Cops for vehicle checking in city !

March 7, 2025

Mysuru: To create a fearless atmosphere in city, the City Police have deployed  a new Nakabandi system, — armed Police personnel at regular inspection of vehicles. For three days, armed Cops have been keeping an eye out for any persons moving in a suspicious manner or get aggressive when their vehicles are stopped for checking….

Udayagiri stone-pelting incident: Police prepare to banish man for derogatory social media post
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Udayagiri stone-pelting incident: Police prepare to banish man for derogatory social media post

February 21, 2025

Mysuru: The Mysuru City Police are preparing to banish Satish alias Panduranga whose derogatory social media post against a religion recently triggered stone-pelting incidents at Udayagiri. The Police authorities have begun proceedings to banish him from the city for a specific period. Udayagiri Police Station Inspector K.N. Sudhakar, citing Section 55 of the Karnataka Police…

From Crime Scene to Court
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From Crime Scene to Court

February 16, 2025

The crucial role of Police in safeguarding seized properties until Court verdict By S.T. Ravikumar With advancements in technology, the crime graph continues to rise. However, so does the capability of law enforcement in cracking cases, thanks to technological reforms integrated at various levels of Policing. In the past, before the advent of modern forensic…

Minister demoralising Police force unfortunate: R. Ashoka
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Minister demoralising Police force unfortunate: R. Ashoka

February 12, 2025

Bengaluru/ Mysuru: The law and order situation in Karnataka, especially in Mysuru, has completely collapsed, with no accountability, leading to anarchy, said Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Assembly R. Ashoka. He was speaking after visiting Udayagiri, where tensions flared on Monday evening following derogatory social media posts. Stones were hurled at the Police,…

Spike in ATM kiosk robberies: 90 percent of ATMs in city lack security
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Spike in ATM kiosk robberies: 90 percent of ATMs in city lack security

January 24, 2025

Mysuru:  With tech-savvy thieves finding new ways to bypass security measures, Mysuru City Police are working to prevent ATM break-ins and cash theft during replenishment. However, lack of adequate security at ATM kiosks — of nationalised banks, co-operative banks and agricultural banks — has become a growing concern for residents. ATMs have become a vital…

City Police intensify vigil amid rise in robbery cases
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City Police intensify vigil amid rise in robbery cases

January 21, 2025

Mysuru: In the wake of armed ATM and bank robberies in Karnataka, City Police Commissioner Seema Latkar led a city-wide operation involving vehicle checks and increased patrolling last evening. Barricades were set up at key junctions, including K.R. Circle, Nehru Circle, Hardinge Circle and Metropole Circle. Officers inspected vehicles and engaged with the public to…

Police incinerate drugs worth Rs. 1.54 crore
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Police incinerate drugs worth Rs. 1.54 crore

January 19, 2025

Mysuru: The Mysuru City Police have destroyed drugs and narcotics worth Rs. 1,53,95,000 that were seized in 36 cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act                                           (NDPS Act). The destruction was carried out in the presence of the Drug Disposal Committee, Environmental Officer and Panchayat members. The narcotics destroyed included 376 kg 276 grams…

Two bus stand thieves arrested
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Two bus stand thieves arrested

January 6, 2025

Gold ornaments worth Rs. 12 lakh recovered Mysuru: Mysuru City Police have arrested two robbers, including a woman, who were targeting passengers at Sub-Urban Bus Stand. Gold ornaments, including bangles & chains, snatched from unsuspecting passengers, worth Rs. 12 lakh have been recovered. Notably, the robbers had come to Mysuru from Bhadravathi. On Dec. 31,…

New Year bash must end at 1 am: City Top Cop
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New Year bash must end at 1 am: City Top Cop

December 31, 2024

Mysuru: With 2024 drawing to a close, Mysuru gears up to welcome 2025 with heightened security and strict measures to ensure public safety during New Year’s Eve celebrations tonight. The Police have clarified that all celebrations must end at 1 am. The Mysuru City Police, under the leadership of Police Commissioner Seema Latkar, have implemented…

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