Mysore/Mysuru, Sept. 6 -- The iconic elephant sculpture fountain at Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Circle, popularly known as Highway Circle, has fallen into shocking neglect, becoming a victim to the apathy of Mysuru City Corporation (MCC).

Once a visual delight as the Dasara procession passes through this Circle and is viewed across the globe, has now turned into an eyesore. The Circle is also the first grand sculpture that tourists see when they enter Mysuru from Bengaluru via LIC Circle, heading towards Sayyaji Rao Road and Mysore Palace.

The elephant sculpture fountain was originally constructed in 2016 at a cost of Rs. 25 lakh by the Brigade Group, which also handled its upkeep for a year. During this time, both, the sculpture and the Ci...