Attack on Bajrang Dal leader: Arrested are KFD activists, say police

May 28, 2012

Mysore, May 28: Four persons have been arrested by police in connection with the May 23 attack on Kodagu Bajrang Dal leader Ganesh alias Nanda Kumar, near Madikeri.

The arrested have been identified as Khaleel Pasha, Javed, Junaid, and Hamid. The Kodagu police have stated that all the four persons were activists of Karnataka Forum for Dignity (KFD).

They were remanded in judicial custody till June 2 after they were produced at the court on Saturday. Two motorcycles and lethal weapons used by the accused were confiscated by the Madikeri police.

The accused, who were riding two motorcycles, had stopped Ganesh's car on the Madikeri-Somwarpet Road on the night of May 23 and attacked him. Ganesh was undergoing treatment at a private hospital here and is stated to be out of danger.

Protest

Hindutva organisations planned to take out a march and stage a dharna at the Deputy Commissioner's office in Madikeri on May 29 to protest against the attacks on Ganesh, secretary of the Kodagu Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) unit, C.N. Somesh told presspersons in Madikeri on Sunday. No one should ignore the feelings of the members of the Hindu communities, he said.

The procession would begin from the Sri Chowdeshwari temple in Mahadevpet in Madikeri after a puja at 10.30 a.m. on May 29. It would pass through the main streets and converge at the Deputy Commissioner's office to stage a dharna, Mr. Somesh said. Representation would be submitted to the Deputy Commissioner to deal sternly with the accused.

Those who tried to meddle with the Hindu sentiments would have to face serious consequences, he said. The Kodagu district administration and the police must take the issue seriously, he said.

Mr. Somesh said a police officer in Kodagu had connived with anti-Hindu elements which attempted to murder Ganesh. A complaint would be lodged against the officer with the Home Minister and inquiry sought to ascertain the role of the officer.

Bajrang Dal local leaders Roy Thammaiah and P. Ramesh, VHP leaders M.B. Devaiah and I.M. Appaiah were present.

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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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