Elderly farmer dies while undergoing punishment for calf's death

December 27, 2016

Bhopal, Dec 27: A 70-year-old farmer from Madhya Pradesh's Bundelkhand region died after he was made to stand on one leg as a punishment for a calf's death on his watch.

The victim identified as Har Singh Lodhi was asked to atone for his sins after a calf was found dead in his farm with a bottle of rat poison beside it, sources said.

The panchayat in Bada Malhera of Chhattarpur district also asked him to pay a fine of Rs 500.

According to his son Dariyab, Har Singh was ready to go through the purification rituals and had also paid Rs 500.

"My father was himself keen to undertake the punishment as he had been feeling low since the calf died. After three hours of suffering and constantly changing legs, he fainted. He was taken to hospital where doctors declared him dead on arrival," he told a news reporter.

Cow-vigilantism is a practice that is carried out by several saffron outfits affiliated to Bharatiya Janata Party in different parts of India.

In last couple of years cow-vigilantes have murdered several people in the country in the name of cow protection.

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We need clarification from our PM on this issue. Cow is more important than human being. Are we going back to old age? this is too much. Where are the sympathizers of Hindus?

Wow ..another martyred for cow . o manganakule ......mangana janakuleg mangana buddiye ippunu ....ancha yochanela managanawe

cow vigilantes are brothers of umesh from dharmastala mangalore who attempted rape with 4 year girl.. so what we can expect from these goons...

Blind Belief and Blind faith, have been destroying the society.

Thousands of people are killed in the name of blind practice.

If your theory, logic, concerns are true, then go to any foreign
You will save there millions of cows daily.
Their main food is beef.

All not equal all these cows.
Any difference between these cows and your cows.
Because nobody will agree with you, regarding your belief on cow.

If you don't want to eat beef, don't eat, don't force others to follow your belief.
We don't know when will you change your thinking in this scientific age.

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Mangaluru police issue alert over fake traffic fine payment Apps and links

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December 20,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 20: City Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy has issued a high-alert warning to vehicle owners regarding a surge in cyber fraud targeting those looking to pay traffic violation fines. Fraudsters are reportedly exploiting recent government discount schemes on traffic penalties to deceive citizens.

The Scam: How Fraudsters Strike

Criminals are using SMS, WhatsApp, and social media to circulate suspicious links and APK files (Android application packages). They claim these apps allow users to pay e-challans at a discount.

• Device Hacking: Downloading these unauthorized apps gives hackers full access to the victim's smartphone.

• Financial Theft: Once the phone is compromised, fraudsters intercept OTPs and personal data to drain bank accounts.

• Phishing Sites: Fake websites mimicking official portals are also being used to harvest banking credentials.

Already, two residents within Mangaluru city limits have reported significant financial losses after falling victim to these fraudulent apps.

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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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