Mysore/Mysuru: The rise in crime rates — particularly cybercrimes — and the overall Law and Order situation in Mysuru were the key focus areas at the Crime Review Meeting chaired by Home Minister Dr. G. Parameshwar in city this morning. The Minister, who was on a private visit, convened the meeting at the Conference Hall…
Mysore/Mysuru: Following severe exception taken by heritage experts, the City Police have finally removed the Police Information Kiosk built near Kote Anjaneyaswamy Temple at the Balarama Gate of Mysore Palace. It may be recalled, Star of Mysore had published a news item titled ‘Police Kiosk springs up near Palace’ on Nov. 6 highlighting heritage regulations,…
Mysore/Mysuru: Following high-intensity blast in Delhi on Nov. 10, Mysuru City Police have intensified night patrolling and security measures across city to ensure law & order and safeguard public. According to City Police Commissioner Seema Latkar, Police Officers have been instructed to carry out strict night patrols in all areas, while personnel have been strategically…
Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru has been placed on high alert after a high-intensity explosion in a car near the Red Fort in Delhi last evening claimed the lives of at least 13 people and injured 20 others. Security agencies, acting on Central inputs, have intensified surveillance across Karnataka. DG&IGP Dr. M.A. Saleem told Star of Mysore that…
Mysore/Mysuru: City Police Commissioner Seema Latkar has directed Police officers to crack down on rowdy elements operating in the city. Addressing Police personnel during a parade held at the City Armed Reserve (CAR) Parade Grounds at the foot of Chamundi Hill yesterday — ahead of the visit of ADGP (Internal Security) Chandrashekar on Nov. 12…
Red-blue structure flouts heritage building norms, say experts Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru City Police have begun erecting concrete-based Police Information Kiosks at select locations in city, including the North Gate of Mysore Palace and near Ramaswamy Circle. However, the newly constructed kiosk near the Kote Anjaneyaswamy Temple at the Balarama Gate of Mysore Palace, has sparked…
Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru City Police, who have already installed traffic signal lights at several junctions along the 42.5-km Outer Ring Road (ORR), is gearing up to install 35 additional signals by the end of December. This move is part of a comprehensive traffic management initiative aimed at improving road safety and ensuring strict enforcement of…
Mysuru, Oct. 29 – Starting today, the City Police have instructed the people to stop parking their vehicles on footpath and clear encroachments on their own, on a stretch of Sawday Road from Milad Park to Mission Hospital. A team of Police Officers, led by DCP (Crime and Traffic) K.S. Sundar Raj, inspected the stretch…
Mysore/Mysuru: In a citywide initiative ‘Mane Manege Police’ (Police Door-to-Door), Mysuru city Police officers are visiting residences to raise public awareness about law and order and the responsibilities of the Police. Under the guidance of DCPs R.N. Bindu Mani (Law & Order) and K.S. Sundar Raj (Crime & Traffic), officers from various stations have been…
Mysore/Mysuru: In a move aimed at preserving public peace during Dasara, the Mysuru City Police have officially banned the sale and use of vuvuzelas — popularly known as toy trumpets or ‘tuthoori’ in Kannada. Issuing the order on Sept. 18, City Police Commissioner Seema Latkar invoked Section 35 of the Karnataka Police Act to prohibit…
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