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
January 19, 2025Mysuru: 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
January 6, 2025Gold 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
December 31, 2024Mysuru: 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…
No entry to Chamundi Hill after 7 pm; visitors must leave by 9 pm
December 31, 2024Restrictions will be in force till 6 am tomorrow Mysuru: As part of heightened security measures for New Year’s Eve, Mysuru City Police have announced restrictions on access to Chamundi Hill to ensure public safety and prevent any untoward incidents. The following measures will be in effect on Dec. 31, 2024: • Uttanahalli Cross Gate,…
Saree theft at Chamundi Hill Temple: Police dismiss RTI activist’s plaint
December 31, 2024Mysuru: The Mysuru City Police have dismissed a complaint filed by RTI activist Snehamayi Krishna, alleging theft and black-market sale of sarees offered as gifts to the Goddess at Chamundeshwari Temple atop Chamundi Hill. Snehamayi Krishna had lodged the complaint at the city’s Krishnaraja Police Station, accompanied by a video clip, accusing M.J. Roopa, Secretary…
Crime Prevention Month: Seema Latkar flags off 5K walk
December 25, 2024Mysuru: Hundreds of fitness enthusiasts including City Police personnel took part in the 5K walk as part of ‘Crime Prevention Month’ being observed by the Mysuru City Police here this morning. City Police Commissioner Seema Latkar flagged off the walk in front of Kote Anjaneyaswamy Temple. Speaking on the occasion, she asked people to join…
City Top Cop holds crime review meet
November 20, 2024Mysuru: City Police Commissioner Seema Latkar held a day-long crime review meeting at the Conference Hall of the Police Commissioner’s Office here yesterday. The meeting, which began at 11 am, ended at 7 pm. During the meeting, she reviewed the crime rates in city, progress in pending criminal cases and investigations, reasons for delay in…
City Police conduct parade of NDPS Act accused
November 13, 2024Mysuru: The Mysuru City Police conducted a parade of those accused in the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act at City Armed Reserve Grounds here on Monday. A total of 110 people, against whom cases have been registered for selling, storing and transporting narcotic substances at various Police Stations in city under NDPS Act…
Activists condemn gangrape incident, demand strict action
November 11, 2024Mysuru: The Mysuru unit of the People’s Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL), Karnataka State Women’s Anti-Violence Forum, Mysuru Samata Vedike, Samata Study Centre, Dhvani Women’s Forum, All India Mahila Samskritika Sanghatan (AIMSS) and other women’s organisations have strongly condemned the recent gangrape of a woman in Mysuru and have called on the Mysuru City Police…
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