3 men kill auto driver for staring at them; held

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February 3, 2019

Bengaluru, Feb 3: Three men were arrested on charges of murdering an autorickshaw driver who allegedly stared at them. The killing happened on January 24 at NGEF Layout in Nagarabavi. R Raghu of Mallathahalli was stabbed to death outside a bar and CCTV footage had shown the three men, sitting at the next table, had attacked him around 11.40pm.

Sridhar alias Rowdy Sridhar alias Gorilla, J Manjesh and Venkatesh Kumar, residents of Chandra layout and surrounding areas, were nabbed by police.

"Manjesh had fought with Raghu in the bar, saying he had been staring at him. A little later, Raghu came to the cash counter to pay his bill and looked at Sridhar standing nearby. Sridhar asked him why he was staring at him. A fight broke out and all three accused attacked Raghu, stabbed him and fled," police said.

Police identified Sridhar in the CCTV footage. "He's facing more than 10 criminal cases. We identified Manjesh and traced him to his sister's house in KR Pet near Mysuru. We arrested the other two based on Manjesh's clues," police said.

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Rowdi sheeter Manju has 10 criminal case and still he is enjoying. What a rule? Indian police is arresting and punishing innocents only whreaas real murders and culprits are enjoying. This shws that our law enforcing authorities are kind to criminals and cruel to innocents especically since last four years.

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Air India Express brings back Mangaluru–Muscat direct flights from March 2026

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December 15,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 15: Air India Express has announced that it will resume direct flight services between Mangaluru and Muscat from March 2026, restoring an important international air link for passengers from the coastal region.

Airport authorities said the service will operate twice a week—on Sundays and Tuesdays—from March 1. The initial flights are scheduled on March 3, 8 and 10, followed by March 15 and 17, with the same operating pattern to continue thereafter. The flight duration is approximately three hours and 25 minutes.

The Mangaluru–Muscat route was earlier operated under the 2025 summer schedule, with services beginning on July 14. At that time, Air India Express had operated four flights a week before suspending the service.

Officials said the summer schedule will come into effect from March 29, after which changes in flight timings and departure schedules from Mangaluru are expected. Passengers have been advised to check the latest schedules while planning their travel.

The resumption of direct flights to Muscat is expected to significantly benefit expatriates, business travellers and others, further strengthening Mangaluru’s air connectivity with the Gulf region.

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