Mysuru: A half-burnt body of an unidentified woman was found as fire broke out at Chamundi Hills in Mysuru on Friday.

A massive fire was broke out at the Chamundi Hills on Nanjanagudu Road. Fire brigades rushed to the spot and doused the blaze.

A fire was found on the Chamundi Hills 10 days ago as well. Vegetation on nearly 15 acres of land on the foothills of Chamundi Hills was reduced to ashes after the incident.

It has been suspected that a few miscreants might have killed the woman and attempted to burn her body. KR police have registered a case regarding this.

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Tumakuru: Police in Turuvekere have arrested a 65-year-old man for allegedly obstructing a Dalit family from entering a temple and making caste-based remarks, officials said on Saturday.

The accused, identified as Rajanna, has been booked under provisions of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act based on a complaint filed by Rangaramu T. of Thuyalahalli village.

According to the FIR, the incident took place on April 18 around 5:30 pm when Rangaramu T. and his family visited the Sri Ranganathaswamy temple in Mallur village to offer prayers. It states that the accused allegedly objected to their entry and made remarks referring to caste hierarchy and questioning their presence inside the temple premises.

The FIR further states that the accused made additional remarks asserting that such entry into the temple was not permitted and asked the family to leave. It also mentions that the complainant was subjected to mental harassment through these statements.

Following the complaint, DySP Om Prakash Gowda along with revenue officials and police visited the spot and conducted an inspection.

Further investigation is underway.