Mysore/Mysuru: Plans are afoot to demolish a row of dilapidated Quarters of Top Cops of Mysuru district opposite Karnataka Police Academy (KPA) and to build flats for them. A proposal to this effect has been forwarded to the State Government for its approval. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Law and Order) Dr. A.N. Prakash Gowda told…
New Police Commissioner’s Office building all set for inauguration by CM tomorrow
November 23, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: The newly constructed City Police Commissioner’s Office building at Nazarbad is all set for its inauguration after much delay. Keeping the heritage perspective in mind, the imposing building is constructed at a cost of Rs. 19 crore and will be inaugurated tomorrow evening by Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa. The City Police Commissioner’s Office was…
Anti-Human Trafficking Unit set up in city
November 10, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: In a bid to ensure safety of vulnerable women and children, City Police have set up an Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU) in city. City Police Commissioner Dr. Chandragupta inaugurated the re-structured Unit at the Women’s Police Station at Nehru Circle on Ashoka Road yesterday. Later, speaking to press-persons, Dr. Chandragupta said that the unit…
Jewel thieves held: Valuables worth Rs. 75 lakh recovered
November 9, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: The City Crime Branch (CCB) Police have arrested two notorious house burglars and have recovered 1.439 kg gold ornaments worth Rs. 75 lakh from them. Following reports of increasing house burglaries in and around city, City Police Commissioner Dr. Chandragupta had formed a special team led by CCB Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) V….
Operation Face Mask: City Police book 1,024 cases, collect Rs. 1,90,500 fine on single day
November 8, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru City Police, who conducted ‘Operation Face Mask’ against those found not wearing face masks in their jurisdiction on Saturday, have booked a total of 1,024 cases besides collecting a total fine of Rs. 1,90,500 from the offenders. From July 8 till yesterday, a total of 17,177 cases have been booked and a total…
Mask Drive begins
November 6, 2020Lakshmipuram Police book 65 cases, collect Rs. 16,250 fine Mysore/Mysuru: Lakshmipuram Police, as part of COVID-19 awareness drive being undertaken by various Police Stations across the city, launched the drive in their jurisdiction yesterday. Inspector R. Venkatesh, speaking to Star of Mysore this morning said that three Police teams have been formed to create awareness…
Guests under Cops’ lens
November 5, 2020Not more than 200 people inside wedding hall at a time Kalyan Mantap Managers must inform local Police about event and organisers one week in advance Mysore/Mysuru: Police patrolling vehicles will keep watch on guests at wedding halls in their respective limits to ensure the strict implementation of COVID-19 guidelines issued by Union Health Ministry….
Bomb detector ‘Lucky’ no more
October 22, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Lucky (7), a Labrador, who was serving as a Bomb Detective Dog at the Dog Squad in city, passed away on Oct. 20 after developing fever on Sunday. He had served for more than six years at the Dog Squad. Lucky had bagged a medal at the South Range Police Meet in 2018. He…
Police Martyrs’ Day observed in city
October 21, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: The District and City Police, along with Karnataka State Reserve Police (KSRP) and Karnataka Armed Reserve Police (KARP), had organised a function at Police Martyrs Park near the Office of the Superintendent of Police (SP) here to pay tributes to those Police personnel, who died on duty, on Police Martyrs’ Day this morning. Air…
Dasara: City traffic diverted
October 16, 2020From Oct. 17 to 26 between 4 pm and 9.30 pm Ban on parking; Major roads made one-way Mysore/Mysuru: City Police Commissioner Dr. Chandragupta, following a report from the Assistant Commissioner of Police (Traffic), has restricted movement of all types of vehicles (except vehicles of VIPs and VVIPs) on major city roads by creating one-ways…
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