Derogatory Facebook post: Mangaluru cops catch suspect; main accused in Gulf?

September 11, 2016

Mangaluru, Sep 11: Two weeks after multiple complaints were lodged against derogatory Facebook posts on Sri Durga Parameshwari of Kateel and other Hindu gods, the Mangaluru city police have detained a person from Chikkamagaluru.

However, the police have failed to trace the main accused, who had used a fake Facebook profile, 'Jabbar BC Road', to post derogatory comments. The police believe that he is from Dakshina Kannada and staying in a Gulf country.

Mangaluru City Police Commissioner M Chandra Sekhaer, who is personally overseeing the investigation in to the case, on Saturday told media persons that Facebook was not sharing vital information about the derogatory posts.

These derogatory posts were posted on a social media site in October 2015 and were widely circulated. The Bantwal police registered a suo motu case that was followed by a case registered by the Mangaluru North police. A special city police team was set up to find the alleged perpetrators.

“We have secured a person, who is said to be linked with those allegedly involved in posting the posts on the social media network. However, officials from the Facebook are not providing the IP addresses from which the posts were sent. These details are necessary piece of evidence against the perpetrators, he said.

Mr. Sekhar said the investigation officer has sent a final reminder to the site's officials. “If they do not respond, we will approach the court and other official channels to get information we want,” he said.

Also Read: Derogatory Facebook post against Hindu goddess: multiple complaints lodged

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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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