Cops attempted to molest me; Udupi SP protecting them: Woman tells IGP

June 2, 2016

Mangaluru, Jun 2: Accusing two policemen attached to Brahmavar police station in Udupi district of indecent behaviour and molestation attempt, a young woman on Thursday approached Inspector General of Police (Western Range) demanding justice.

Suchitra, a resident of Kodi Kanyana village in Udupi district, told media persons in Mangaluru that she decided to come to Mangaluru and meet the new IGP Arun Chakravarthy with a hope that he would take action against the cops as Udupi Superintendent of Police failed to take action against them.

“I am a victim. I need justice. I will not keep quiet until I get justice and cops get punishment. If IGP also fails to take action against them I will resort to protest,” she said adding that she would not even hesitate to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking justice.

Narrating the incident, Suchitra said that Brahmavar Sub Inspector Tharanath and a constable had come to hospital on May 20 to take statement of her brother, who was under treatment after an assault.

“I was there in the hospital to take care of my injured brother. The SI and constable apparently misbehaved with me and tried to molest,” she said.

“When I met Udupi SP Annamalai K on May 23 along with human rights activist and brought the issue to his notice, he just ignored us. The next day again we met the SP and he asked me to narrate the story in detail,” she said adding that it was an embarrassing moment for her as there were no female cops.

However, the complaint to the SP ultimately proved to be futile as he only tried to cover up the issue and protect the accused, the woman said.

She was accompanied by a few human rights activists from Udupi including Jayashree Bhat and Sajini Vinay.

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Annamale went to Shabrimale, now no use, Namo also will keep quiet dear, it is better to approach Mohan Bhagwat because nowadays RSS is ruling India

This is not for first time that Udipi SP has been controversial.
How can he ignore on the first day and asking on the next day again to narrate. If the SP ignores, how can we expect the law and order is maintained in Udipi.
Hope he will treat the victim as if she is his own sister

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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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