The plastic toy trumpets, which are considered a source of nuisance, have been banned by the Mysuru City police.
Ahead of the start of Dasara festivities later this month, Mysuru City Police Commissioner Chandragupta has issued orders banning the sale and use of plastic toy trumpets (also called Tutturi) in the jurisdiction of Mysuru City Police Commissionerate under Section 35 of the Karnataka Police Act 1965.
In the orders issued on September 3, the City Police Commissioner has asked officials to initiate appropriate action under the law against persons violating the ban while directing the police officials to ensure implementation of the order.