10 voluntary vehicle document checking kiosks opened Over 4,500 people visit the counters on first day till 11 am No use of lathis, but visible violators to be booked Mysore/Mysuru: Perhaps a new chapter is opening in city which highlights Policemen as more sensitive and humane, people-friendly and committed to the rule of law and…
People-friendly ACP transferred
April 1, 2021Sandeshkumar used to cycle to reach his office daily; Lent a helping hand to migrants during pandemic Mysore/Mysuru: Assistant Commissioner of Police (Traffic), S.N. Sandeshkumar, who was popularly known as ‘friendly neighbourhood cop’ has been transferred after serving for 17 months in city. He has been posted as Deputy Superintendent of Police (Dy.SP), Srirangapatna Sub-Division,…
Police sensitise public on following COVID-19 guidelines
April 1, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: With the threat of COVID-19 second wave looming large and the country witnessing a sudden surge in COVID-19 cases, the City Police conducted a widespread awareness programme to educate the public on the need for following COVID-19 safety and precautionary measures announced by the Government . In one such programme, the K.R. Sub-Division Police,…
No permission to hold agitation near DC’s office: DCP Prakash Gowda
March 31, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: In the light of the State Government banning protest rallies, dharnas across the State for next 15 days, Mysuru Police Department will not allow any organisation or association to hold protest or dharna near the Deputy Commissioner’s (DC) office in city. Dr. A.N. Prakash Gowda, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Law and Order), said that…
Echo of Hinkal accident: Voluntary Checking Points for traffic violators from April 1
March 29, 2021No peak hour checking; Only drunken-driving checks on Ring Road Mysore/Mysuru: As promised to the citizens of Mysuru by City Police Commissioner Dr. Chandragupta, new people-friendly policing, combined with awareness, would come into effect from Apr. 1. The Police have taken this step following intense criticism by the general public and elected representatives after the…
We want to save lives, not meet fine collection targets
March 26, 2021City Police Commissioner attempts to clear air on traffic checking drives Mysore/Mysuru: Following a severe public backlash and outrage over the death of a two-wheeler rider while escaping a Police documentation check drive at Hinkal last week, the City Police seems to have learnt some lessons and have decided to rely more on technology to…
Four dacoits arrested for heist at doctor couple’s home
March 24, 2021Journalist among five-member gang; one on the run Mysore/Mysuru: Watching a doctor couple’s daily routine and movements closely, a gang of five men looted valuables worth Rs. 13.60 lakh from their house at Saraswathipuram after tying up their aged parents and two youths on Mar.17. But the City Police managed to crack the case in…
Alleged attempt to escape Police checking: Rider killed as tipper vehicle runs over
March 23, 2021Public assault Traffic Policemen, damage ‘Garuda’ vehicle Mysore/Mysuru: A two-wheeler rider was killed on the spot and the pillion rider sustained injuries when a tipper vehicle hit the bike from behind and ran over the rider when the latter allegedly attempted to escape from Police checking. The accident took place yesterday evening on the Ring…
Martial arts contests more suitable for women Police, says Mysuru DC
March 21, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Observing that organising contests in Martial arts such as Kung Fu and Karate, would be more suitable for women Police, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Rohini Sindhuri said it is heartening to note that women in the State Police force are well-versed in the art of self-defence. She was speaking after distributing prizes to winners of…
Drive against mask-less people: Police collect Rs. 83,65,800 as fines in 9 months
March 18, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: With people getting more and more careless about COVID-19 rules and with the number of patients rising at a rapid pace and the State bracing for a second wave of the pandemic, the Government is ramping up its measures to enforce social distancing and wearing masks. As part of the strategy, City Police have…
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