KVG's son, six others acquitted in hospital administrator murder case

October 25, 2016

Mangaluru, Oct 25: In a blow to family members of Ramakrishna AS, the murdered administrative officer of Kurunji Venkataramana Gowda Medical College in Sullia, a local court has acquitted all seven accused in the case including the main accused Dr Renuka Prasad, younger son of Kurunji Venkataramana Gowda, the founder of Sullia-based Academy of Liberal Education, which runs a host of education institutions.

Ramakrishna was hit by some people when he was walking towards his house along with his son Vallesh. The incident occurred near a temple in Ambetadka on April 28, 2011. He died at KVG Hospital the same day.

The Sullia police first arrested Sharan and Shankara on the charge of attacking Ramakrishna. Then they arrested Renuka Prasad, Manoj Rai, Nagesh H R., Vamana Poojary and Nagesh Kumar. In the charge sheet, the police said that Renuka Prasad had a grudge against Ramakrishna as he was close to his brother K.V. Chidanand, who controlled the functioning of KVG Medical College and other institutions.

Renuka Prasad was charged with hiring Sharan and Shankara for murdering Ramakrishna. Four other persons were charged with conspiring in the murder.

While recording the evidence in the court, witnesses, including Vallesh, who was a Class 9 student when the incident occurred, turned hostile. Vallesh, who is the complainant, told the court that he could not recall the sequence of events on the day of the attack.

He also failed to identify the alleged attackers. Ramakrishna's wife Mamata denied having knowledge of harassment of her husband by Renuka Prasad. V Additional District and Sessions Judge, Puttur, M. Ramachandra, on Friday, acquitted Renuka Prasad and six other persons of murder.

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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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