Mysuru Municipal Worker Stabbed While on Night Duty

Overview

• A contract Mysuru City Corporation 'Abhaya' worker, Raghu, was stabbed near FTS/Ambedkar Circle while on night duty on Sunday, Oct. 4 and is recovering in a ward after treatment at K.R. Hospital for injuries to his face, chest and arm.
• Narasimharaja Police registered FIR No. 223/2026 on Oct. 5 and arrested two men named Madesha and Akash, both of whom were later remanded to judicial custody.
• MCC Commissioner M. K. Savitha visited Raghu in hospital and publicly said the attack was not linked to removal of flex banners but occurred during a clash between two groups as a Ganesha procession passed.
• The victim and local reports say Raghu was attacked while he and colleagues were clearing unauthorised flex banners as part of an MCC drive ordered ahead of Mysuru Dasara, creating a contested record of motive between the corporation and witnesses.
• The case underscores the vulnerability of low‑paid contract staff and could prompt reviews of MCC enforcement practices and police protection for workers who remove politically charged publicity materials before the festival.