39 accidents, 43 deaths in Mysuru in May; 10 due to rash driving by KSRTC bus drivers Mysore/Mysore: Following a string of road accidents in Mysuru, the District Administration has identified the root causes and urged officials to take necessary measures to curb the rising numbers. At a meeting held at the Taluk Panchayat Hall…
To beat stress, Cops attend Yoga Camp
July 4, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: To beat work pressure that sometimes takes a toll on their health, the District Police are attending a 15-day Yoga Camp organised at District Armed Reserve (DAR) Police Grounds, Jyothinagar, in the city. Superintendent of Police (SP) Seema Latkar told Star of Mysore this morning that “The Yoga Camp began on June 26, in…
Police create awareness against drugs at College
July 4, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: With the increase in cases of drugs menace of late, the District Police conducted awareness programmes against narcotics and substance abuse at St. Joseph’s Women’s College, Rammanahalli, in the outskirts yesterday. Superintendent of Police (SP) Seema Latkar, who initiated the programme said that “The students should be made aware of the ill-effects of drugs,…
Hunsur Cops nab 3, recover Rs.18 lakh worth valuables
June 14, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Hunsur Town Police, who were investigating into the burglary cases at Maruti and Manjunatha Layouts in the town, have arrested three on the charge of house burglary and have recovered 289 grams of gold and 2.4 kg of silver articles worth Rs. 18 lakh from them. Superintendent of Police (SP) Seema Latkar told media…
Peace Meeting: SP hears volley of complaints
June 7, 2023Nanjangud: A peace meeting convened by Superintendent of Police (SP) Seema Latkar, following the stabbing of a youth at Linganna Circle in Neelakanta Nagar in the town, saw a volley of complaints yesterday. SP Seema Latkar had called the meeting of leaders at Police Meeting Hall in the town. Ananth, a resident of Neelakanta Nagar,…
Miscreant, who had fled with an auto and cash after threatening driver arrested
May 25, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: A miscreant, along with his accomplice, who had snatched away Rs. 2,000 cash, mobile phone and fled with the auto after threatening the driver with a knife, have been arrested by the Mysuru Rural Police. There were two miscreants involved in the crime and the Cops have arrested one of them. The Police have…
Smuggling of whale vomit worth crores of rupees
May 23, 2023H.D. Kote Police nab three persons Mysore/Mysuru: H.D. Kote Police have arrested three persons who were found smuggling whale vomit (Ambergris) and have seized the whale vomit weighing 9.821 kg worth crores of rupees from them. It is learnt that a kilogram (kg) of whale vomit would cost Rs. 2.5 crore in the black market….
Police destroy seized narcotic substances
March 25, 2023Superintendent of Police (SP) Seema Latkar seen dumping the seized narcotic substance (Ganja) into the incinerator of GIPS Bio-tech Plant at Gujjegowdanapura village at Jayapura hobli in the taluk to scientifically destroy the seized narcotic substance. In all, a total of 38.323 kg ganja, seized by the District Police was destroyed yesterday morning. IGP (Southern…
Women must overcome issues with inborn firm mind: SP Seema Latkar
March 11, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Superintendent of Police (SP) Seema Latkar has given a call for women not to lose their innate ability of overcoming any situation and surge ahead, with a firm mindedness. The SP was addressing the gathering after inaugurating Suyog Women’s Health Club and a year-long women’s health check-up programme, organised as part of International Women’s…
International Women’s Day – Women in policing: Breaking barriers & blazing a path
March 8, 2023By Shadan Muneer International Women’s Day cherishes, celebrates and acknowledges the identity and achievements of women. The sacrifices, acts of courage, selfless compassion and love showered by women every single day of their lives are reiterated to instil faith and spread hope. Over the past decade, women’s role in Indian society has undergone a dramatic…
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