Indian Muslims failed to confront injustice: VTR

October 17, 2011

Mangalore, October 17: The state government should apologise Peoples Democratic Party leader Abdul Nasir Madani, who is lodged in Bangalore Central Jail since past 14 months, and release him immediately and unconditionally, said 'Dalit Voice' editor V T Rajshekhar.

He was speaking after inaugurating Human Rights Protection conference demanding the release of Madani, organised by Karnataka Justice Forum here on Sunday.

Mr Shetty said that Madani was put behind bars only for political reasons although Karnataka police did not have any evidence to confirm the allegations against him.

Frustrated by the brutality of Brahminist oppression, Madani had waged a real 'Jihad'. In order to curb his democratic struggle, Brahminist minds joined their hands to send him to prison once again through false and baseless allegations, Mr Rajshekhar said.

He said that the act of BJP led Karnataka government to re arrest a person who was acquitted by court after spending nine long years in Coimbatore Central Prison for a crime not committed by him, is apparent violation of human rights. “The silence of Supreme Court, which was supposed to intervene in this matter, is also disheartening”, he added.

Stating that thousands of Muslims across the country have been subjected to violence and atrocity, the veteran journalist lamented that except in Jammu and Kashmir, Indian Muslims have failed to show resistance against the injustice. “Irony is that Gujarati Muslims are now supporting chief minister Narendra Modi, who is responsible for the killing of thousands of Muslims in 2002 riots”, he said.

If the people continued their silence over Madani's arrest, many Muslims in this country may face the fate of Madani, he warned.

Alhadi Ibrahim Thangal presided over the programme. Karnataka Komu Sauharda Vedike secretary K L Ashok, PDP working secretary Swami Varkalraj Thiruvananthapuram and PFI Karnataka branch president Ilyas Mohammed Thumbe were present among others.

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Udupi: Hindutva activist arrested for allegedly raping young woman while out on bail

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December 1,2025

Udupi, Dec 1: A horrific case of alleged rape has unfolded in Udupi, where a worker from a Hindutva organisation, previously arrested and released on bail for harassing a young woman, is now accused of waylaying and sexually assaulting her.

The arrested individual has been identified as Pradeep Poojary (26), a member of the Hindu Jagarana Vedike's Nairkode unit in Perdur.

Poojary had allegedly been relentlessly harassing the young woman, pressuring her to marry him. When she bravely stood up to him and refused his demands, she filed a formal complaint at the Hiriyadka police station. He was subsequently arrested in that initial harassment case but was later granted bail.

According to police reports, driven by the same malicious grudge, Poojary allegedly intercepted the woman again on November 29. While she was walking through a deserted area, the accused is claimed to have threatened her by grabbing her neck. When she again refused to marry him, he allegedly proceeded to rape her.

The survivor immediately informed her family about the traumatic assault. Following this, her parents lodged a complaint at the Udupi women’s police station.

Police arrested Poojary again and produced him before the court. He has since been remanded to judicial custody.

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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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