Man accused of smuggling 1kg gold through Mangaluru rearrested after 2-year hunt

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May 9, 2018

Manglauru, May 9: A 30-year-old man, wanted in connection with a two-year old gold smuggling case, was nabbed from Kasargod by sleuths of the Customs Preventive unit today, a top official said.

Munavar Bangarakunnu of Kasaragod was nabbed from Kasaragod Railway Station while he was waiting to board a train to Panvel, Customs Commissioner Sumit Kumar said.

He was wanted in connection with a case of smuggling 1.05 kg of gold through Mangaluru International Airport in 2016. He had been absonding after securing bail from the Chief Judicial Magistrate's Court, Mangaluru.

The Customs team came to know about his presence in Kasaragod when he paid a short visit to his home, following which a surveillance was kept for him at all exit points, Kumar said.

He was arrested from Kasaragod Railway station this morning just before the train to Pune arrived

He was produced before the CJM Court, Mangaluru, which remanded him to judicial custody till May 16.

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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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