Goa MLA’s BMW driven by his son mows down 2 sisters in Karnataka; 1 killed, another critical

coastaldigest.com web desk

October 9, 2018

Belagavi, Oct 9: In a case of rash and negligent driving, two sisters were knocked down by a BMW car owned by Goa MLA Glen Ticlo and driven by his son Kyle Ticlo on National Highway 4A in Karnataka’s Belagavi last evening. While the elder sister lost her life, the younger one is battling for life in a hospital.

The accident occurred at 6.05pm when the two sisters - Tamreen Khalid Bispi and Tehaniyat, both residents of Azad Nagar in Belagavi - were crossing the national highway to go to the fruit market. Police said both the sisters were rushed to the district hospital, where Tamreen succumbed to her injuries.

After the mishap, a mob gathered at the spot and broke the windshields of the car and tried to set it ablaze. They also blocked the highway for 15 minutes.

Police said they have detained Kyle Ticlo, 25, for questioning and he has been sent for a medical test. He has been booked for rash and negligent driving. They claimed that Kyle was speeding and had lost control of the vehicle.

Ticlo confirmed that his car was involved in an accident and said they have filed a counter-complaint against unidentified persons for vandalizing the car and trying to set it ablaze.

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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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