Security personnel patrol ahead of the Dasara festival inauguration, in Mysuru
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Mysuru: In view of controversies related to inauguration of Mysuru Dasara by International Booker prize winner Banu Mushtaq, Mysuru City Police imposed heavy security measures atop Chamundi Hills on Monday morning.
Huge number of police officers were deployed right from Sangolli Rayanna circle (Chamundi Hill circle) and they allowed only people and vehicles with passes to enter the hill.
After heavy frisking people were allowed to enter the venue through door framed metal detectors. They prevented people from carrying bags and any black colour things.
Entry to temple and darshan to general public was restricted, KSRTC buses were also banned to hill till 12 noon. All the shops at hill were closed.