Three held for attempt to kill accused in Jaleel Karopady murder case

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January 3, 2018

Bantwal, Jan 3: Dakshina Kannada district police has managed to arrest three persons in connection with the alleged murder attempt on Keshava, who is also an accused in a murder case.

Keshava, who is out on the bail, was attacked with lethal weapons by motorbike-borne men on December 27 at Kalladka town of Bantwal taluk. Keshava, sustained deep injuries on the forehead in the attack, is recovering at a hospital now.

The arrested have been identified as Mohammed Iqbal of Kalladaka, his son Nizam and Mohammed Sharif of Panemangaluru.

According to police Iqbal is a leader of Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI), Nizam a leader of Popular Front of India (PFI), Bunder unit, and Sharif is a PFI leader, Aladka unit.

Nizam was found to be along with Channa Farooq when the offence was committed. Others were arrested for criminal conspiracy, harbouring and abetting the crime. Police will seek custody of the arrested people for further investigation.

Keshava himself is an accused in the murder of Abdul Jaleel Karopady, vice-president of Karopady Gram Panchayat in Bantwal taluk. Karopady was hacked to death on the panchayat premises on April 20, 2017.

Also Read: Tension in Kalladka after Jaleel Karopady murder accused attacked

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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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