Prohibitory orders clamped in Mangaluru after Katipalla murder

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January 3, 2018

Mangaluru, Jan 3: The Mangaluru city police commissioner and additional district magistrate T R Suresh has promulgated prohibitory orders under Section 35 of Karnataka Police Act in Mangaluru City Police commissionerate limits for 24 hours.

The development comes after the coldblooded murder of a youth at Katipalla area of Mangaluru taluk on Wednesday. A tense atmosphere prevailed in the region after the murder. The prohibitory orders will be in place from 10 p.m. on January 3 to 10 p.m. on January 4, stated a release by the commissionerate.

Accordingly, people in the city will not be allowed to carry or transport weapons, sticks, knives, mace, pistols, rifles, latis or any other type of equipment that may be used for assault.

The Section prevents people from carrying explosive materials, parading effigies and shouting slogans, singing songs, delivering speeches that may trigger crime or pose threat to national security.

Using posters and pictures or any other materials that may instigate crime also has been prohibited during the period.

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Flight cancellations strand passengers overnight at Mangaluru Airport

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December 4,2025

Mangaluru: Chaos erupted at Mangaluru International Airport (MIA) after IndiGo flight 6E 5150, bound for Mumbai, was repeatedly delayed and ultimately cancelled, leaving around 100 passengers stranded overnight. The incident highlights the ongoing country-wide operational disruptions affecting the airline, largely due to the implementation of new Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) norms for crew.

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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