Jamboo Savari: Security beefed-up around Mysuru Palace

Mysuru: The city police are on high alert with only a few hours remaining for Jamboo Savari, the last leg of Mysuru Dasara.

The police intensified the security around Mysuru Palace, where the Jamboo Savari will be held. City Police have deputed additional staff at all the gates– Varaha, Brahmapuri, Karikal Thotti, and Jayamarthanda-of the Palace, and only limited persons are allowed for the event.

Abhimanyu will carry a Howdah weighing 750 kg golden on its back and the Savari will be held between 3.40pm and 4.15 pm in Kumbha lagna inside the palace premises.

Due to the outbreak of Covid-19, the Vijayadashmi procession is restricted to the Palace premises.