Ullal stabbings: Muslim youth succumbs to death in hospital

April 30, 2016

Mangaluru, Apr 30: One of the sixth youths attacked by miscreants earlier this week under the limits of Ullal police station in Mangaluru taluk, succumbed to his injuries at a private hospital in the city on Saturday.

Mohammed Safwan (20), a resident of Chembugudde near Thokkottu, who had been admitted to ICU at Unity Health Complex in the city, breathed his last without responding to any treatment, sources said.

He was attacked with lethal weapons by a gang of five miscreants on the night of April 26 near the overbridge at Thokkottu. The incident took place when Safwan and his two friends - Nizam and Saleem were returning home on a motorbike after finishing catering work at a wedding ceremony.

Even though the miscreants had targeted all three, Safwan had sustained severe injuries. In a bid to escape from the assailants all three had run in different directions.

In spite of his severe injury, Safwan started running and after reaching Kapikad, which is at least one kilometre away, he contacted one of his friends over phone and narrated the incident. Soon his friends Abdul Samad and Nazrat reached the spot and took him to a hospital.

Safwan, who hail from a poor family, is survived by his mother, three brothers and two sisters. His near ones has requested the district administration to give compensation to his family.

Police have already arrested five accused in connection with the stabbing. They said that the intention of the miscreants was to create trouble in the region and that all the victims were innocents.

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Innalillahi wa inna ilaihi Rajiwoon

Innalillahi wa inna ilaihi rajivoon

Inna lillahi wa inna ilahi rajivoon

Inna Lillahi wa inna ilahi rajihoon.

Inna lillahi wainna ilaihi rajihoon

why this communal outfits only targeting innocent, really sad to hear his death.

this is not india, turning to be something else. india means place of humanity,. condolence to the family.

Inna lillahi wainna ilaihi rajihoon, may allah give strength to his family to bear his loss.,

heartfelt Condolences to the Family. finally communal outfits achieved their goal.

Inna lillahi wainna ilaihi rajihoon

really sad, police must catch the culprit and kill them in the same way as this innocent dead..

really sad to the humanity, he is returning back from the work, and suddenly some people attacked him. must kill them in the same way.

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Saudi-Kerala AIE flight diverted to Mangaluru for medical emergency

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December 2,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 2: Mangaluru International Airport responded to a medical emergency late on Monday night. Air India Express flight IX 522, travelling from Riyadh to Thiruvananthapuram, was diverted to Mangaluru Airport after a passenger in his late 30s experienced a medical emergency on board.

The Airport’s Operations Control Centre received an alert regarding the passenger’s health condition. The airport activated its emergency response protocol, mobilising the airport medical team and coordinating with stakeholders including CISF, immigration, and customs.

Upon landing, airport medical personnel attended to the passenger, assessed his condition, and arranged to shift him to a local tertiary-care hospital for further treatment. The passenger’s relatives accompanied the passenger, who incidentally received necessary medical care on board, which helped stabilise the situation.

Following the handling of the emergency, the flight departed for Thiruvananthapuram at 2:05 am on Tuesday.

"We appreciate the cooperation of all parties involved, and this incident reaffirms our ongoing commitment to prioritising passenger safety and readiness to respond to unforeseen emergencies with professionalism and care," the Airport spokesperson said.

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International Airport in Udupi, Metro to Mangaluru…: Pontiffs present comprehensive Udupi development plan to PM

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November 30,2025

Udupi: The pontiffs of Sri Paryaya Puttige Mutt, the sacred seat of Jagadguru Shrimad Madhvacharya Moola Samsthanam, have submitted a proposal to the Prime Minister seeking comprehensive development for Udupi district.

Proposal for International Airport

A key request is the establishment of an international airport. Highlighting that around 1,000 acres of land are available and suitable, the pontiffs noted that the existing Mangalore Airport provides limited international connectivity. They suggested the airport be developed under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) or as a Greenfield Airport to boost trade, education, healthcare, and spiritual tourism.

Metro and Rapid Transit Connectivity

The proposal also calls for Metro Rail or Rapid Transit between Mangaluru and Udupi. The 55 km coastal stretch experiences heavy daily commuter traffic, causing congestion. The district administration is ready to prepare an initial project report for a Mass Rapid Transit corridor and requested inclusion under national urban mobility programmes to ensure safe, green, and time-efficient regional transport.

Port and Coastal Development

The pontiffs urged the development of an international-standard port with a cruise terminal along Udupi’s coast. They also requested fast-tracking of pending coastal tourism projects and revising Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) norms to encourage sustainable infrastructure and hospitality investment.

IT, AI and Technological Infrastructure

Support was sought for an IT and AI Innovation Park with incubation facilities under Digital India and Startup India initiatives. The proposal also emphasized the need for strengthened data security and cloud computing infrastructure to boost India’s technological independence.

Sports and Education Initiatives

The pontiffs requested national sports status for Kambala, along with financial and infrastructure support. They also sought the establishment of an AIIMS in Udupi, a new IIT campus, and approval for an IIM to promote higher education in the district.

Representation to the Prime Minister

Sri Sugunendra Tirtha Pontiff and Sri Sushrendra Tirtha Swamiji represented the pontiffs in submitting the comprehensive development proposal to the Prime Minister during his recent visit.

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