Three held for beating murder accused to death after tying him to tree

February 29, 2016

Mangaluru, Feb 29: Three residents of Totadday village near Belthangady have been arrested on the charge of murdering 38-year-old Peter M.J., who was involved in cases of murder and theft.

The police have arrested M.A. Thomas (54), Saju Thomas (38) and Antony (54) for allegedly beating Peter to death.

On February 15, 2016 Peter was reportedly caught by the people along with four bags of areca-nut that had been allegedly stolen from another house. The people tied him to a tree and called the Belthangady police.

Before the police arrived, the village residents thrashed Peter black and blue. The arrested three have been accused of assaulting Peter. Peter died before the police could reach the spot.

The police said that Peter was involved in another case of theft of are-canut.

He was also involved in a case of double murder in Belthangady, the police said.

Also Read: Mangaluru: Habitual offender tied to tree, beaten to death by villagers

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nobody can stop us !!!!

nobody can take law in hand, this is totally wrong.

Rightly done very good job. if this people handed over him to police, they will release him in week because 50% of theft shares police will get.

who r these people to punish him, all the culprit must be punished by law.

nobody can take law on hand, everyone must be punished for making crime.

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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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