Mysore/Mysuru, Dec. 12 -- Bike damaged, no injuries; incident sparks structural safety concerns

A section of the concrete roof above the Varaha Gate of the world-famous Mysore Palace collapsed yesterday, triggering fresh concerns over the structural stability of the century-old monument.

Fortunately, as public entry through this particular gate is currently restricted, no visitors were in harm's way when the incident occurred around 11.30 am.

The Varaha Gate, located on the southern side of the Palace near the Varahaswamy Temple, is one of the important entrances traditionally used by tourists for entry and exit.

However, only the smaller adjacent pathways are currently in use for visitor movement, leaving the main archway closed. As ...