City Police Commissioner Ramesh B. said crime in Mysuru City was “absolutely” under control.
Speaking to reporters at a programme held near North gate of Mysuru palace on Monday to formally launch Crime Prevention Month, Mr. Ramesh said crime rate in Mysuru city had dipped in comparison to last year.
All types of crimes including house burglary had recorded a decrease this year. “While 72 chain snatching cases were reported last year, this year only 12 had been reported. Out of the 12 cases, as many eight to nine had been already been detected,” he said.