DySP suffered from ageing-brain ailments: CID

September 21, 2016

Madikeri, Sep 21: The Criminal Investigation Department (CID), which has filed a B-report in the case of abetment to suicide of?DySP?M?K?Ganapathi (in pic), has given a detailed analysis of the mental status of the officer preceding the days of his death.

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Sources said that according to the report before the JMFC court here, Ganapathi was suffering from mild atrophy cortical,' actually diagnosed in old age, that eventually leads to depression. According to psychiatrist Dr Smriti attached to A J?Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre in?Mangaluru, who has recorded her statement before the CID, Ganapathi had been diagonsed with insomnia, reclusiveness, memory loss, disinterest in work and anger due to the ageing of the brain.

Ganapathi had also availed treatment at Dr?Sandeep Pandey's Sanjeevini?Clinic at Malleswaram, Bengaluru. It was diagnosed that he was suffering from both mental and physical ailments and was under pressure. He was referred to Nimhans, Bengaluru, for further treatment.

The report goes into the role of Ganapathi during the church attack in Mangaluru in 2008 and during the encounter of rowdysheeter Prashanth at Yeshwantpur,?Bengaluru in 2010. There were no signs of dereliction of duty in these cases, the report confirms.

According to?Ganapathi's wife K?K?Pavana, her husband had shouted at her when she wanted to take him to the hospital. “Are you people trying to portray me as mentally ill?,” Ganapathi had said.

Quoting Pavana, the report says, “Ganapathi was disturbed after the suicide of DySP (Chikkamagaluru sub-division)?Kallappa Handibag. He was also discussing the action taken by the higher-ups against him (Ganapathi) over dereliction of duty.” Ganapathi's brother M?K?Thammaiah, also a DySP, has blamed the incompatibility in the family, coupled with mental pressure, for his brother's death.

M?K?Machaiah, another brother of Ganapathi, says people named by his brother - K?J?George (the then Bengaluru development minister, who was earlier holding the Home portfolio),?IPS?officers A?M?Prasad and Pronab Mohanty may have forced him to take the extreme step. Though there were differences of opinion among the couple (Ganapathi and his wife), they were not that impelling to drive him to suicide, Machaiah said.

Taking all these into cognisance, the CID?in its B-report has concluded that there are no evidences to prove it to be a case of abetment to suicide, registered under section 306 of the IPC against the trio.

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The accused, Abdul Khader Nehad, a resident of Ulaibettu in Mangaluru, was working in Saudi Arabia when the post was uploaded, police said.

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On December 14, Nehad arrived from Saudi Arabia at Calicut International Airport in Kerala, where he was taken into custody on arrival. Police said further investigation is underway.

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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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Melkar (Bantwal): The 9th Annual Day celebration of SMR Public School, titled “EXCELLENTIA”, was held on December 15 with great enthusiasm and dignity, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s journey towards academic excellence and holistic development.

The programme was inaugurated by Dr. U. T. Iftikar Ali. The chief guests were Dr. Akhtar Hussain, Mr. P. Moosabba Beary, Mr. Zakaria Jokattre, and Dr. T. M. Abdul Rahuf—whose inspiring addresses motivated the students and appreciated the school’s contributions to education.

Mr. Abdul Nasir, Mr. Ibrahim Gadiyar, Mr. Razak Golthamajal, Mr. Sali Koya, Mr. Arshad Hussain, Mr. Ismail Balanoor, Mr. Feroz Bawa, Mr. Sahul Hameed, Mr. Abubakkar, Mr. Hameed K. Mani, Mr. Abdul Majeed (Principal, Melkar Women’s College), and Mr. Abdul Lathief (Former Principal, Melkar Women’s College) were the guests of honour.

The Annual Report was presented by the Headmistress, Ms. Fathimathul Zaheera, highlighting the school’s achievements and progress during the academic year. The Presidential Address was delivered by the Chairman of SMR Public School, Dr. Haji S. M. Rasheed, who emphasised the vital role of education in shaping students’ futures and stressed the importance of discipline, dedication, and consistent effort in achieving 100 per cent academic results.

Secretary of SMR Public School, Mr. Rifath Ahmed, and PTA President, Mr. Sandeep Kumar, were also present on the occasion.

The Annual Day celebration showcased the collective efforts of students and teachers and reaffirmed the school’s commitment to quality education and all-round development. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to all dignitaries, parents, and well-wishers for their support. The 9th Annual Day—EXCELLENTIA—was a memorable and successful event, leaving a lasting impression on everyone present. 

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