Mysuru: Bomb threat triggers high alert; dog squad, police intensify searches across city
Mysuru: A bomb threat email sent to Mysuru City Police Commissioner Seema Latkar in the early hours of Friday has triggered a high alert across the city. The email, received at around 1:30 am, warned that multiple bombs had been planted at various key locations in Mysuru and could detonate within 24 hours.
In response, Commissioner Latkar convened an emergency meeting with senior police officials and ordered immediate deployment of bomb detection and disposal squads. Dog squads and special teams have been conducting intensive checks at sensitive areas, including Mysuru railway station, the airport, city and suburban bus stands, Mysore Palace, major temples, hotels, and other crowded locations.
“All officers are on the ground, inspecting public places, hotels, and lodges. We are taking the threat very seriously as it concerns public safety. The entire city has been placed under high alert,” said Commissioner Seema Latkar.
Additional security has been deployed across all police stations, and district police units have been alerted to assist with surveillance, intelligence gathering, and precautionary measures.
As of now, no suspicious object has been found, but search operations continue. Authorities have appealed to the public to remain calm and cooperate with security personnel.
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Man killed in flat ceiling plaster crash, wife and son hurt
Thane (PTI): A 45-year-old man was killed, and his wife and son were injured when a portion of plaster from the ceiling collapsed in their flat in a seven-storey building in Thane on Saturday, officials said.
Chief of the Regional Disaster Management Cell, Yasin Tadvi, said the 16-year-old building is not listed in the "dangerous" category.
"The incident occurred in Karumdev Society at about 3 am. The plaster of the hall in a flat on the terrace floor suddenly fell while the occupants were asleep", he said.
Of the four people who were inside the room, two suffered minor injuries and were discharged after primary treatment, Tadvi stated.
The injured persons were identified as Arpita More (42), who suffered minor head injuries, and her son Arush More (16), who sustained injuries to both legs.
Manoj More (45), who sustained chest injuries, died during treatment at a private hospital.
