Mysore/Mysuru, Jan. 7 -- Five youths arrested early morning with weapons and chilli powder while waiting to strike in Jayalakshmipuram

In a swift midnight operation, Narasimharaja Police foiled a major dacoity bid and arrested five men armed with lethal weapons, chilli powder and ropes in the early hours of Jan. 4.

The arrests were made near Premier Metropolis Apartments, within the jurisdiction of Jayalakshmipuram Police Station, when Narasimharaja Sub-Division Assistant Commissioner of Police K.T. Mathew Thomas and his patrol team intercepted the suspects.

ACP Thomas was on night rounds duty on Jan. 3. Accompanied by his team, he patrolled several sensitive areas, including Yadavagiri, Moulana Abul Kalam Circle (Highway Circle), Bann...