DIG D Roopa awarded President’s Medal

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September 16, 2017

New Delhi, Sep 16: Karnataka Police, DIG D Roopa who claimed in a report of bribes being taken by top police officials for alleged preferential treatment to AIADMK leader VK Sasikala in Bengaluru jail, was awarded the President’s Medal for meritorious service on Saturday.

In a function held at Raj Bhawan in Bengaluru, Governor Vajubhai Rudabhai Vala awarded the President’s medal to the top cop in the state. Previously, she was awarded with the President’s Police Medal in 2016. Roopa was DIG (Prisons) when she made the allegations in a report submitted to Home Department and Director General of Police for Prison Department H N Sathyanarayan Rao, in which she claimed that certain prisoners, including Sasikala, were being given preferential treatment in Benagaluru prison.

In her complaint, Roopa had alleged that the AIADMK leader was being provided with exclusive kitchen in violation of prison rules. Just few days after Roopa filed the complaint, she was transferred to the post of DIG, Commissioner for Traffic and Road Safety, Bengaluru as Chief Minister Siddaramaiah ordered a probe into her allegations. Sasikala is serving her time in the Bengaluru prison after being convicted in disproportionate assets case.

The government later dismissed her claims saying, “There is no truth in reports suggesting that Sasikala and (her relative) Elavarasi have been given preferential treatment at the prison.” The government also issued notices in her name for violating the service rules and going public over allegations against other senior officials.

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Stranded, hungry, and helpless: Last-minute cancellation of Dammam flight sparks chaos at Mangaluru Airport

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November 24,2025

Mangaluru, Nov 24: The original departure time of 11.10 pm was a distant memory for scores of Dammam-bound passengers at Mangaluru International Airport last Friday night, as their Air India Express flight was abruptly cancelled at the eleventh hour, sparking hours of frustration and chaos.

The flight, IX 885, initially scheduled to depart at 11.10 pm on November 22, was subject to two back-to-back reschedules—first pushed to 11.45 pm and then significantly postponed to 1.40 am—before the final, crushing announcement of cancellation was made. For the travellers, many of whom are likely expatriate workers with tight schedules, the last-minute change marked the beginning of a distressing ordeal.

"There was no drinking water, no food, and absolutely no proper guidance. We were left stranded like refugees," complained a stranded passenger.

According to multiple passenger accounts, the airline's ground staff failed to provide adequate support or essential amenities following the cancellation. Complaints poured in about the total absence of drinking water, food provisions, and any reliable guidance from the carrier's representatives. Travellers alleged they were left stranded for a considerable period, with no immediate arrangements or clear communication offered regarding accommodation or alternative travel to send them back home.

The incident has highlighted serious concerns over the carrier's contingency planning and customer service protocols during flight disruptions at one of India's key international gateways. The airline is yet to issue a comprehensive statement addressing the alleged lapse in passenger care.

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