Mysuru, Oct. 12 -- 405 suspected rowdy elements picked up; over 800 petty cases booked in two days

In the wake of two shocking crimes - the daylight murder of a man and the rape and murder of a 10-year-old girl near the Dasara Exhibition Grounds - the City Police have launched an 'area domination exercise' across several parts of the city to restore public confidence and tighten law enforcement.

Police teams have intensified patrolling, vehicle checks and enforcement of traffic rules, while Anti-Rowdy Squads have been reactivated to curb illegal activities. An area domination exercise is a coordinated Police operation in which large numbers of officers patrol sensitive areas to deter criminal activity, reassure the public and maintain c...