Mysore/Mysuru, Sept. 11 -- To ensure a safe and incident-free Mysuru Dasara, Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order) R. Hitendra has instructed officials to maintain heightened vigilance and seamless coordination throughout the festivities.

Hitendra issued the directives during a high-level meeting with senior Police officers held yesterday at the City Police Commissioner's office.

Citing recent disturbances - including the Chamundi Hill Chalo, the Maddur unrest and the stampede during RCB's victory celebrations in Bengaluru

- he emphasised the need for meticulous security planning from the inauguration to the conclusion of Dasara. Special focus will be on high-footfall venues such as Chamundi Hill, Jumboo Savari processi...