Mysuru, Oct. 19 -- "Beware of child kidnappers. Beware of pickpockets. Beware of two-wheeler thieves. Beware of mobile snatchers. Beware of pocket-pickers. You are under CCTV surveillance!"

The Police Department installed these cautionary boards at various points, warning tourists and visitors who come in thousands for the Dasara festival.

Every year, lakhs of visitors from across India and abroad flock to Mysuru for Dasara. At night, crowds surge to witness the dazzling illumination. Such gatherings often give criminals opportunities to strike.

To prevent incidents, the Police have put up warning boards not only along the route of the grand Jumboo Savari procession, but also at venues like the Aahara Mela, Flower Show, Dasara Exhibiti...