Mysuru: Mysuru City Police have launched an investigation into a threatening e-mail warning of creating havoc at crowded venues during Dasara.
A case has been registered at the Cyber, Economics and Narcotic Crimes (CEN) Police Station following a directive issued by City Police Commissioner Seema Latkar on Oct. 10 to investigate the e-mail, sent under the name ‘Mahantesh’.
According to the FIR, the sender threatened to cause disturbances during Dasara 2026, particularly at places witnessing large public gatherings. The e-mail was sent using the ID arjuns6699@proton.me.
Speaking to Star of Mysore, Seema Latkar said the Police were working with the departments to trace the sender’s IP address and location. No arrest has been made so far, as efforts to identify the person responsible are continuing.
The Police have initiated legal proceedings and are investigating the threat.
This post was published on October 13, 2026 7:30 pm