Who should clear abandoned vehicles? Should we complain to Traffic Police or Civil Police, residents ask Mysore/Mysuru: Defunct (scrap) vehicles parked on roadsides for years are marring the city’s beauty and causing concern among residents about their potential use for illegal activities. Residents are uncertain whether to lodge complaints with the Traffic Police or Civil…
City Police re-launch foot patrolling
July 9, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: The foot patrol or beat Police system has been around as long as modern-day policing itself. However, the system of motorised patrols has become more popular due to their perceived efficiency. The Mysuru City Police have re-launched the foot patrolling system, where officers and staff from respective Police Stations walk near parks, deserted areas,…
Lady Police Commissioner assumes charge
July 5, 2024Seema Latkar, who was earlier serving as the Superintendent of Police (SP) of Mysuru district, took charge as the City Police Commissioner this afternoon, thus becoming the first woman Police Commissioner of Mysuru city. She replaces Ramesh Banoth, who has been transferred as Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP-Eastern Range), Davangere. Picture shows DCP (Law…
Seema Latkar becomes first woman Police Commissioner of Mysuru City
July 3, 2024N. Vishnuvardhana replaces Seema as Mysuru SP Mysore/Mysuru: With the State Government transferring 25 IPS Officers with immediate effect, Mysuru has got its first woman City Police Commissioner in Seema Latkar, who was until now serving as the Superintendent of Police (SP) of Mysuru district. This follows a notification dated July 2, 2024, issued from…
Traffic rule offenders, beware: AI cameras operational in Mysuru City, District
July 1, 2024Pay penalties at nearest Police Station or online To pay fine, log on to https://payfine.mchallan.com:7271 Mysore/Mysuru: Evading penalties for flouting traffic rules just became more challenging. Starting today, Mysuru City and District are equipped with 420 cameras, including 300 Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras, to monitor road violations such as riding or driving without…
Intl. Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
June 27, 2024Once addicted to drugs, returning to normal life is difficult: City Top Cop Mysore/Mysuru: City Police Commissioner B. Ramesh has said that addiction to drugs has multiple effects, disturbing financial, physical and mental well-being of drug addicts. He was speaking after flagging off a rally organised by the City Police to create awareness on International…
Suspend drunk drive checking on weekends, holidays
June 23, 2024Hotel Owners Association President C. Narayanagowda urges Police in the interest of tourism Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru Hotel Owners Association President C. Narayanagowda has urged the City Police to suspend drunk driving checking on highways and main roads during weekends and general holidays. Narayanagowda has stated that the Traffic Police were conducting drunk driving checking on highways…
Call for additional Police Station at Udayagiri to curb rising crime
June 15, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Congress Minority Cell Secretary Syed Faroq has urged the State Government to approve the establishment of an additional Police Station or sub-station within the Udayagiri limits, under the jurisdiction of the Mysuru City Police. Faroq emphasised that managing law and order has become increasingly difficult in Udayagiri due to a growing population and increased…
City sees 8 accidents by minors in 5 years; 3 deaths
June 13, 2024Vehicle owners, not insurance companies to pay compensation if minors cause accidents: HC Mysore/Mysuru: Following the recent Porsche car accident in Pune caused by a minor under the influence of alcohol, which resulted in the deaths of two young techies, the Mysuru Police have reiterated that if a vehicle driven by a minor is involved…
Crackdown on late-night activities
June 7, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: All shops, hotels, bars, restaurants, and tea outlets must mandatorily close at 10.30 pm, and the City Police will ensure compliance by conducting a special night drive from June 7 (today). The rules were relaxed until now due to the election season, as all officers and staff were busy with election-related duties. “From today,…
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