Mangaluru: Advocates boycott court proceedings in protest of police atrocities

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June 19, 2015

Mangaluru, Jun 19: Members of Mangalore Bar Association staged a peaceful demonstration in the court premises at Karangalpady here on Friday and also boycotted court proceedings, seeking justice against the rejection of CBI’s request for sanction to prosecute 54 police personnel who were chargesheeted in connection with the violent incidents during a clash between the police, advocates and journalists on civil court premises in Bengaluru on March 2, 2012.

Addressing the demonstration, Mangalore Bar Association president S P Chengappa said that although the CBI had requested a sanction from the Karnataka state government to prosecute the police personnel for taking action on advocates and journalists during the clash three years ago, the state government rejected the permission sought by the investigating body. Suitable legal action has to be taken against the 54 police personnel responsible for their atrocities on advocates in the aftermath of the clash, he urged the state government, adding that members of the bar association would boycott the court proceedings on Friday to seek justice in connection with the issue.

Speaking on the occasion, general secretary of the association Raghavendra H V said that the bar association also sought an amendment to the Karnataka Advocates Welfare Fund Act, 1986 to enhance the Welfare Fund to be paid to advocates. At present, the Welfare Fund for advocates with 30 years of practice is Rs 4 lakh while that of advocates with 15 years of practice is Rs 1.5 lakh. Irrespective of the number of years in practice, the Welfare Fund for advocates should be enhanced to Rs 10 lakh, he urged.

He also urged the Karnataka Bar Council and state government to enhance the Welfare Fund to be paid on death or cessation of practice from Rs 1.5 lakh to Rs 4.5 lakh. Similarly, the accident insurance for advocates should also be enhanced, along with stipend provided to new members of the bar association, he urged.

The members of the bar association wore red ribbons in protest against the police atrocities against the advocates in the Bengaluru court clash in 2012.

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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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Mangaluru: Youth arrested for misleading Instagram post targeting police

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December 19,2025

Mangaluru: The Mangaluru CEN police have arrested a 23-year-old man for allegedly posting provocative and misleading content on an Instagram page named “mr_a_titude”, targeting the Bajpe police.

Mangaluru Commissioner of Police Sudheer Kumar Reddy C H identified the arrested as Abhishek M, a resident of Katipalla in Mangaluru.

A case has been registered at the Bajpe Police Station under Sections 353(1)(c), 353(2), 56, and 57 read with Section 189 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) in connection with the post.

According to police, the accused uploaded a photograph of a hotel on the Instagram page and alleged that accused persons in a murder case under the Bajpe police jurisdiction were being given “royal treatment” by the police, including being served beef meals daily from the hotel.

The post further accused the police of supporting criminals, misusing their authority, and betraying public trust. Police said the content was provocative in nature and aimed at inciting public outrage against the police.

Following the post, a case was registered at the Bajpe police station, and further investigation was transferred to the CEN police station.

Police records indicate that the accused has a criminal history, with multiple cases registered against him, including murder, attempt to murder, assault, and robbery at the Surathkal Police Station, and one case at the Kaup Police Station.

The Commissioner said the accused was traced and arrested using technical evidence.

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