Mysuru, Oct. 26 -- Police personnel, family members breach Ambari security for selfies: Pramoda Devi

Mysore Royal Family Member Pramoda Devi Wadiyar has reiterated that the 750-kg Golden Howdah (Ambari), carrying the idol of Goddess Chamundeshwari during the Vijayadashami procession, is the private property of the Royal Family and does not belong to the State.

In her media statement, she criticised the conduct of Police personnel around the Howdah.

"The attitude of the Police personnel needs to be addressed with proper instructions from their superiors. It is shocking to witness Police personnel and their family members breach security near the Ambari by thronging for selfies and photographs. This only displays a lack of discipline and...