Mysuru police investigate threat to Dasara festivities

Police in Mysuru have registered a First Information Report (FIR) against an unidentified individual following a threatening email aimed at disrupting the 2026 Mysuru Dasara celebrations. The email, received on October 10, was sent using the pseudonym ‘Mahantesh’ from a Proton Mail account and allegedly threatened to create ‘an atmosphere of fear and anxiety’ in the city during the festivities.

The case was filed at the CEN Crime police station under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including criminal intimidation and statements conducing to public mischief, as well as the Information Technology Act. Authorities are currently working to trace the sender of the email.

The 11-day Dasara festival, recognized as the state festival of Karnataka, officially commenced on October 11. The celebrations were inaugurated by Koppal’s Gavimath pontiff, Abhinava Gavisiddeshwara Mahaswamiji.