Mysore/Mysuru: As the city gears up for Dasara, unprecedented security measures have been put in place, with a deployment of over 8,000 Police personnel from the city, district and beyond. The move comes as Director General and Inspector General of Police (DG&IGP) Alok Mohan personally oversees the celebrations in the Chief Minister’s home district.
The city already boasts a Police force of over 2,000 officers and staff and an additional 3,000-strong force will arrive today to conduct initial security before the grand inauguration. On Vijayadashami day, an additional 3,000 personnel will be called in. A substantial number of women Police personnel will be deployed, in anticipation of thousands of women using the free bus travel scheme to attend the festival.
