Youth drives police jeep on KRS Dam, video goes viral

A youth, taking out a jolly drive in a police jeep on Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS) Dam in the taluk, has gone viral.

Surya of Belagola village in the taluk drove the jeep and a police inspector Swamy attached to Industrial Security Force, who accompanied Surya, captured video on his mobile phone.

The vehicle movement on the dam is banned owing to safety measures, but the youth and the police misused the department vehicle for jolly drive.

According to the officials, the incident took place two-weeks back. Cauvery Neeravari Nigam Limited Engineer Vasudev said that a detailed investigation will be conducted on Monday.

In another incident, the police officials attached to Karnataka Police Academy (KPA), Mysuru, has allegedly misused their power and enjoyed the day at KRS Backwaters on Saturday.

More than 20 members gathered on the spot and prepared food. They also enjoyed their day singing and dancing. A few persons were also seen swimming in the backwaters. A video of police officials, their family members and others enjoying, has also gone viral.