Mysuru, Sept. 18 -- The Mysore Grahakara Parishat (MGP) has extended its support to protect the century-old Government High School at Vontikoppal (V.V. Mohalla), opposite Sri Lakshmivenkataramanaswamy Temple and the Yadavagiri Government Higher Primary School.

The South Western Railway (SWR) has resumed construction of a multi-storey building, residential complex, indoor stadium and auditorium adjacent to the two schools. The Vontikoppal School has a history of 108 years.

MGP Founder-President Bhamy V. Shenoy said the organisation would submit a memorandum to the Deputy Commissioner highlighting the historical importance of the schools and urging the District Administration to protect them.

Citing reports published in Star of Mysore, S...