Mysuru, June 8 -- 12 out of 18 junked; only six in service now

The iconic Garuda quick response vehicles of the Mysuru City Police are being phased out, marking the end of an era in fast Police response.

Of the 18 Mahindra Bolero jeeps in the fleet, 12 have already been withdrawn from service and parked at the City Armed Reserve (CAR) Grounds at the foot of Chamundi Hill for the past two months, awaiting disposal to scrap yards.

Now, only six Garuda vehicles remain in operation within city limits, but these too are expected to be decommissioned within the next six months as they are nearing 15 years.

For years, 'Garuda' had become synonymous with swift Police action in Mysuru and the phasing out of these vehicles signals the close of ...