Mangaluru pub attack accused Shailu sent to jail under Goonda Act

July 13, 2016

Mangaluru, Jul 13: One of the accused in Mangaluru pub attack case, Shailesh Ganiga aka Shailu, was arrested by the sleuths of Mangaluru North police station on Tuesday under the Karnataka Prevention of Dangerous Activities of Bootleggers, Drug-Offenders, Gamblers, Goondas, Immoral Traffic Offenders and Slum-Grabbers Act.

This follows a report submitted by Shantharam, Police Inspector, Mangaluru North PS to the Mangaluru City Police commissioner M Chandra Sekhar.

The 25-year-old resident of Bajilkere was a teenage boy during the infamous pub attack where members of Hindu chauvinist organizations assaulted revelers at a pub in the city on January 24, 2009.

He is named an accused in more than a dozen cases in various police stations in the city, city police chief said, adding that the accused has been sent to the central prison in Mysuru following the arrest.

City police have arrested nine persons under the Act since January 2015, including six this year.

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Looks like Cheddi officers who protect such criminals are losing their hold in the dept. Thats GOOD for the Society and the people.

Does it take so many (7 and 1/2) years for justice to be delivered.Because of this so many people are resorting to such acts.They feel that they will get away with criminal acts.

Sincere gratitude towards Police Inspector, Shantharam for his service to the city such criminals should be punished for peace in the society. Police are the major stake holders of peace without them peace is not possible.

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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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