Assault on cattle traders: KKSV demand action against culprits

August 25, 2011

Udupi, August 25: A group of people under the banner of Karnataka Komu Sauharda Vedike (KKSV) on Thursday staged a dharna in front of the District Police Office demanding immediate arrest of the miscreants who brutally assaulted cattle trader and his two aides recently.

Addressing the protesters, G Rajashekhar, President of Udupi district unit of KKSV accused the police of acting according to the wish of Sangh Parivar leaders. “Although the police know that those who have been assaulted by saffron goons were innocents, they are planning to slap case against victims”, he said.

Explaining the background of last week's assault, Mr Rajashekhar said cattle trader Umarabba had purchased a cow and a calf from Jagadish Shetty of Kanajar for an amount of Rs. 3,000. He and two aides Ibrahim and Ranjit were attacked mercilessly by a 20 miscreants of Sangh Parivar while taking the purchased cattle.

He said that police are even not ready to inquire what happened, because all three victims were poor, where as the accused are backed by Hindutva eaders.

Lashing out at the anti-minority policy of the police and the ruling elite in the Coastal region, Mr Rajashekahar said that the Opposition parties such as Congress and the Janata Dal (Secular) too have failed in their responsibilities. “No one came in support of the three poor victims”, he lamented.

Jayan Malpe, Convener of district unit of Dalit Sangharsha Samiti said that fascist forces were controlling the police in the district. Instead of catching the wrong-doers, the police were targeting innocent people.

He said a major surgery of the police department in the coastal district was essential.

K Phaniraj, Vice President of Udupi district unit of KKSV said that if the Government wanted to stop the sale of cows and calves, it should take steps to provide alternative employment to those who are dependent on cattle trade.

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Flight cancellations strand passengers overnight at Mangaluru Airport

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December 4,2025

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The flight was initially scheduled for 9:25 PM on Tuesday but was first postponed to 11:40 PM, then midnight, before being cancelled around 3:00 AM. Passengers expressed frustration over last-minute communication and the lack of clarity, with elderly and ailing travellers particularly affected. “Though the airline arranged food, there was no proper communication, leaving us confused,” said one family member.

An IndiGo executive at MIA cited the FDTL rules, designed to prevent pilot fatigue by limiting crew working hours, as the cause of the cancellation. While alternative arrangements, including hotel stays, were offered, about 100 passengers chose to remain at the airport, creating tension. A replacement flight was arranged but also faced delays due to the same constraints, finally departing for Mumbai around 1:45 PM on Wednesday. Passengers either flew, requested refunds, or postponed their travel.

The Mangaluru delay is part of a broader crisis for IndiGo. The airline has been forced to make “calibrated schedule adjustments”—a euphemism for widespread cancellations and delays—after stricter FDTL norms came into effect on November 1.

While an IndiGo spokesperson acknowledged unavoidable flight disruptions due to technology issues, operational requirements, and the updated crew rostering rules, the DGCA has intervened, summoning senior airline officials to explain the chaos and outline corrective measures.

The ripple effect has been felt across the country, with major hubs like Bengaluru and Mumbai reporting numerous cancellations. The Mangaluru incident underscores the systemic operational strain currently confronting India’s largest carrier, leaving passengers nationwide grappling with uncertainty and delays.

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