Mysuru to get fully equipped Police Museum: Home Minister G. Parameshwara
Mysuru: Karnataka Home Minister Dr G. Parameshwara announced that a fully equipped Karnataka Police Museum will be established in Mysuru. He shared the information during his district visit, where he reviewed various police units and facilities.
The minister inspected the KSRP Mounted Police Unit, gathered information from officers and staff, and viewed the artefacts displayed in the Mounted Police Museum. He also paid a surprise visit to the Nazarbad Police Station and conducted an inspection.
Speaking to reporters, he said the Karnataka State Police Department has evolved significantly since its inception, and its historical artefacts and memorabilia must be preserved. In this regard, a modern and well-equipped police museum will be created.
Nazarbad Police Station is one of the oldest in Mysuru. The minister said he had long planned to visit it and added that he personally reviewed the functioning of the station, including record maintenance and storage of arms. He instructed officials to address existing shortcomings. He also spoke directly to a few complainants present at the station.
On online fraud cases, he said victims have been calling the 1930 helpline after being cheated, and in many cases, the fraudsters’ bank accounts have been frozen. He directed officials to follow up on ongoing investigations. He further instructed that a proposal be submitted for the construction of a new building for the Nazarbad Police Station.
The minister also reviewed the functioning of the Police Commissioner’s Office. He noted that cyber fraud cases remain high. Mysuru has witnessed digital arrest scams, investment scams, and other forms of online fraud amounting to nearly Rs 30 crore this year, compared to Rs 40 crore last year. Out of the Rs 30 crore fraud this year, Rs 5 crore has been recovered. Discussions were held on strategies to curb such crimes.
Parameshwara said that individuals based in Bengaluru had been arrested for conducting digital arrest scams targeting people in the United States. He added that cyber labs are being established in every district by the Police Department. Bengaluru already has one functional cyber lab. Technical knowledge and specialised training on cybercrime will be provided to all staff, from constables to senior officers, over the next two years.
Referring to staffing issues, he said the National Police Commission has guidelines on the number of working hours for police personnel, though they cannot always be followed due to practical constraints. Recruitment of PSIs had been halted due to irregularities in the selection process, but the issues have now been resolved. More than 900 PSIs have been sent for training and will join duty in two months. Until then, the department must continue managing with existing resources, he said.
The minister added that awareness programmes on cybercrime are being widely promoted. He noted that educated individuals are often becoming victims of fraud. In a recent incident in Bengaluru, a techie working in a senior position at a software company lost Rs 32 crore to scammers.
South Zone IGP Dr M. B. Boralingaiah, Mysuru City Police Commissioner Seema Latkar, DCP Bindumani, Mysuru District SP Vishnuvardhan, and KPCC spokesperson H. A. Venkatesh were present during the visit.
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TN govt reaffirms 21-yr age limit for liquor sales
Chennai (PTI): Seeking to curb rising alcohol consumption among minors in the state, the Tamil Nadu government has reinforced the legal age requirement of 21 for all liquor purchases and consumption.
The government has also ordered the closure of 717 liquor outlets across the state and warned of strict action against those who violate the new directives.
The state-owned Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC), the agency which holds a monopoly on sales of liquor, will be shutting 276 outlets near places of worship, 186 near educational institutions and 255 outlets near bus stations.
A senior TASMAC official on Thursday said that the staff at liquor shops have been instructed to check identity proof, including Aadhaar card, for all customers whose age is in question.
The official also said that the state government is considering a reduction in operational hours.
Currently, the liquor shops across the state operate from 12 noon to 10 pm.
"They are weighing a proposal to move the closing time to 8 pm," he added.
At present, the TASMAC operates a total of 4,765 liquor shops across the state. After the closure of 717 shops, it would come down to 4,048 outlets.
In 2025, the revenue from liquor sales stood at Rs 48,344 crore, which is the second highest after the registration department.
