Cops nab four thieves involved in 43 cases

July 31, 2011

Brahmavar, July 31: The Kota police have arrested four persons in connection with theft cases. The arrested are Ramesh Kumar of H D Kote in Mysore, Nithyananda Shetty of Marthahalli, Prasad of Kanakanagara, Gangadhar of Tarikere and seized values worth Rs 12.5 lakh. The police have tracked 43 cases by arresting four persons.

When the police waylaid a car, the four tried to escape from the spot, but in vain. The car had oxygen cylinder, gas cutter, iron rod and hand gloves. They were involved in theft cases in Brahmavar, Kota, Kundapur, Uppunda, Saligrama and Mundkinajeddu. They were also involved in theft cases in Jayanagara, Vivekananda extension, Vinoba Nagara, Bhadravathi of Shimoga, Hosapete in Bellary, Tarikere, Vedavathi Nagara, Tumkur pete, Saraswathipuram, Chamarajanagara Mohalla, Kuvempu Nagara, R T Nagara, Hebbal. The police have seized gold worth Rs 4,43,000, silver worth Rs 53,000 and Swift car worth Rs 7.25 lakh from the accused.

Ramesh also faces the charges of murder of his friend and was wanted in several cases in Bangalore. Nithyanand has been into theft cases for the last 25 years. Prasad and Gangadhar were facing the charges of house and vehicle theft cases.

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Stranded, hungry, and helpless: Last-minute cancellation of Dammam flight sparks chaos at Mangaluru Airport

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November 24,2025

Mangaluru, Nov 24: The original departure time of 11.10 pm was a distant memory for scores of Dammam-bound passengers at Mangaluru International Airport last Friday night, as their Air India Express flight was abruptly cancelled at the eleventh hour, sparking hours of frustration and chaos.

The flight, IX 885, initially scheduled to depart at 11.10 pm on November 22, was subject to two back-to-back reschedules—first pushed to 11.45 pm and then significantly postponed to 1.40 am—before the final, crushing announcement of cancellation was made. For the travellers, many of whom are likely expatriate workers with tight schedules, the last-minute change marked the beginning of a distressing ordeal.

"There was no drinking water, no food, and absolutely no proper guidance. We were left stranded like refugees," complained a stranded passenger.

According to multiple passenger accounts, the airline's ground staff failed to provide adequate support or essential amenities following the cancellation. Complaints poured in about the total absence of drinking water, food provisions, and any reliable guidance from the carrier's representatives. Travellers alleged they were left stranded for a considerable period, with no immediate arrangements or clear communication offered regarding accommodation or alternative travel to send them back home.

The incident has highlighted serious concerns over the carrier's contingency planning and customer service protocols during flight disruptions at one of India's key international gateways. The airline is yet to issue a comprehensive statement addressing the alleged lapse in passenger care.

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