Murder accused Naresh Shenoy gets VIP pass for PM Modi’s DK programme

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October 29, 2017

Mangaluru, Oct 29: Believe it or not! Naresh Shenoy, aka NaMo Naresh, the prime accused in Mangaluru RTI activist Vinayak Baliga murder case, is one of the VIPs during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s programmes in Dakshina Kannada on Sunday.

A photo of the official VIP pass issued to Shenoy though Sri Kshetra Dharmasthala Rural Development Project (SKDRDP) has gone viral on social media. Interestingly, the pass is jointly issued by Dakshina Kannada district police and SKDRDP.

Shenoy, a Manglauru based businessman and leader of Yuva Brigade (erstwhile NaMo Brigade), is the prime accused in the murder case of Vinayak Baliga, who was hacked to death near his house in Managluru on March 21, 2016 after raised voice against alleged corruption in a city-based temple.

After three months of manhunt, Mangaluru police had arrested Shenoy on June 26, 2016. However, he managed to get bail on September 15, 2016.

The Prime Minister on Sunday visited in Dakshina Kannada to address a public programme at Ujjire town near Dharmasthala and hand over RuPay cards to the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) account holders.

Also Read: Narendra Modi becomes first sitting PM to visit Dharmasthala

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Criminal Allowed to meet criminal tiz is BJP policy....ha.haaa

This is what india is moving to after communal bjp paty's rule. How such a respected Hegde organization supporting these criminals. A question stands on all Mangaloreans mind.

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Flight cancellations strand passengers overnight at Mangaluru Airport

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December 4,2025

Mangaluru: Chaos erupted at Mangaluru International Airport (MIA) after IndiGo flight 6E 5150, bound for Mumbai, was repeatedly delayed and ultimately cancelled, leaving around 100 passengers stranded overnight. The incident highlights the ongoing country-wide operational disruptions affecting the airline, largely due to the implementation of new Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) norms for crew.

The flight was initially scheduled for 9:25 PM on Tuesday but was first postponed to 11:40 PM, then midnight, before being cancelled around 3:00 AM. Passengers expressed frustration over last-minute communication and the lack of clarity, with elderly and ailing travellers particularly affected. “Though the airline arranged food, there was no proper communication, leaving us confused,” said one family member.

An IndiGo executive at MIA cited the FDTL rules, designed to prevent pilot fatigue by limiting crew working hours, as the cause of the cancellation. While alternative arrangements, including hotel stays, were offered, about 100 passengers chose to remain at the airport, creating tension. A replacement flight was arranged but also faced delays due to the same constraints, finally departing for Mumbai around 1:45 PM on Wednesday. Passengers either flew, requested refunds, or postponed their travel.

The Mangaluru delay is part of a broader crisis for IndiGo. The airline has been forced to make “calibrated schedule adjustments”—a euphemism for widespread cancellations and delays—after stricter FDTL norms came into effect on November 1.

While an IndiGo spokesperson acknowledged unavoidable flight disruptions due to technology issues, operational requirements, and the updated crew rostering rules, the DGCA has intervened, summoning senior airline officials to explain the chaos and outline corrective measures.

The ripple effect has been felt across the country, with major hubs like Bengaluru and Mumbai reporting numerous cancellations. The Mangaluru incident underscores the systemic operational strain currently confronting India’s largest carrier, leaving passengers nationwide grappling with uncertainty and delays.

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