Tag: Mysuru City Police

Echo of US tourist’s rape in Kodagu homestay: City cops warn resort, homestay operators to ensure guest safety
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Echo of US tourist’s rape in Kodagu homestay: City cops warn resort, homestay operators to ensure guest safety

April 25, 2026

Tourism Department asked to provide a list of facilities Mysore/Mysuru: Following the alleged sexual assault of a US tourist at a homestay in Kutta in Kodagu district recently, the Mysuru City Police have stepped up measures to regulate homestays and resorts within the Commissionerate limits. City Police Commissioner Seema Latkar and DCP (Law and Order)…

220 mobile phones worth Rs. 20 lakh recovered
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220 mobile phones worth Rs. 20 lakh recovered

April 8, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru City Police have recovered a total of 220 mobile phones worth Rs. 20 lakh which were either lost or stolen by conducting special drives. Disclosing this at a press meet yesterday, City Police Commissioner Seema Latkar said that the mobile phones were handed over to 197 owners after they produced relevant documents….

Mysuru City Police invoke PIT NDPS Act for first time
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Mysuru City Police invoke PIT NDPS Act for first time

April 8, 2026

Drug peddler Irfan Pasha arrested, sent to Ballari Jail Mysore/Mysuru: In a first-of-its-kind step, the Mysuru City Police have invoked stringent provisions of the Prevention of Illicit Trafficking in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT NDPS) Act, 1988, to detain drug peddlers and to put brakes on selling, storing, transporting and consuming drugs to make…

CM’s Medal for 4 City Cops
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CM’s Medal for 4 City Cops

March 29, 2026

Bengaluru: Four Mysuru City Police personnel are among 153 Police officers and staff, including IPS Officers, across the State, who have been selected for the conferment of Chief Minister’s Medal. According to a notification issued from the office of DG and IGP, the recipients will be awarded the medal, during a ceremony to be held…

Cops register cases against ganja addicts for creating public nuisance
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Cops register cases against ganja addicts for creating public nuisance

March 5, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru City Police, who are acting tough on those storing, transporting, selling and consuming narcotic substances, have registered separate cases against five persons after it was confirmed that they had consumed narcotic substance and creating public nuisance in city. In the first case, Lashkar Police, who were on their regular patrolling on Mar. 2…

Cops & public run for ‘Safe Mysuru’
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Cops & public run for ‘Safe Mysuru’

March 1, 2026

Mysuru City, District Police organise marathon to create awareness on drugs, cybercrime and fitness Mysore/Mysuru: More than a thousand fitness enthusiasts, including Police personnel of both Mysuru City and District, took part in the ‘Safe Mysuru Marathon – 2026,’ jointly organised by Mysuru City and District Police to create awareness on drugs, cybercrime and fitness,…

Property Return Parade
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Property Return Parade

February 25, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru City Police held a Property Return Parade at the City Police Commissioner’s Office in Nazarbad this morning, where recovered stolen properties including gold, silver, cash and other items from many cases were handed over to their rightful owners after verifying ownership documents. Addressing media persons at her Office, City Police Commissioner Seema…

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.

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