Mysore/Mysuru, May 20 -- Outrage over late-night public drinking near Jayamarthanda Gate

The premises near the Jayamarthanda Gate of the Mysore Palace, facing Doddakere Maidan, have turned into a late-night gathering spot for public drinking, raising concerns over safety and policing in the area.

A video that began circulating on social media last night has sparked widespread criticism after three men were seen consuming alcohol in front of the iconic gate late at night. The footage shows the men drinking from tin-like containers and smoking cigarettes beside a car bearing a Ranchi (Jharkhand) registration number.

The video, reportedly shot by a passerby from another vehicle, has shocked many residents, who questioned how such behaviou...