Mysore/Mysuru, April 23 -- A massive traffic jam extending up to one kilometre was observed this morning at the check-post established near the entry point of Mysuru, close to the Hootagalli Industrial Area.

The check-post's purpose was to ensure the rigorous enforcement of the election Model Code of Conduct.

Vehicles including school buses and other regular commuters travelling towards Mysuru and the Hootagalli Industrial Area found themselves stuck on this stretch for over 30 to 45 minutes. Even when the traffic did start to move, it progressed like a snail's crawl.

Many school students and passengers aboard KSRTC buses caught in the congestion resorted to sticking their heads out of windows in a bid to gauge when the traffic gridloc...