Mysore/Mysuru : Senior citizens in Mysuru continue to be targeted by criminals who stage fake accidents to extort money.

In an incident that occurred on May 27, which has now come to light, two senior citizens were nearly duped by a gang near Aditya Circle on Ring Road, Dattagalli. Thanks to their presence of mind and the alertness of the public, the extortion bid was foiled.

The victims were N. Gangaraj, a resident of LIG Janathanagar T.K. (JTK) Layout Third Stage, and his friend, a retired Executive Engineer. The incident took place around 10.30 pm while they were returning home after dinner.

After dining at a hotel near Aditya Circle, the duo was heading towards the main road in their Baleno car, with Gangaraj at the wheel. As they turned onto the service road, an autorickshaw com

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