Mysore/Mysuru, Feb. 3 -- The Mysuru City Police have been installing new traffic signals at various junctions across the city to reduce accidents and curb traffic violations.

However, at several circles, these new installations are causing traffic snarls due to the accumulation of vehicles waiting at signals or marring the beauty of the circles.

One such installation is in Bannimantap at Highway Circle (Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Circle), which features an iconic elephant sculpture fountain. Traffic Police have installed three blue traffic signal poles inside the Circle, spoiling the beauty of the Circle, a move that has drawn criticism from public.

Traffic signal lights installed inside Five-Light Circle at JLB Road-Manandavadi Road Junc...