Hosangady: A gang of at least 15 miscreants attacked three men with lethal weapons near Hosangady junction and fled the scene on Tuesday night.

The injured have been identified as Hosangady resident Nazeer (37), Phosote resident Atif (20), and Manjeshwar resident Mohammad Ashraf (33). All of them have been hospitalized at a private hospital in Mangaluru.

Latif was working in the juice shop of Nazeer in Hosangady. At around 10 p.m., while closing the juice shop, a gang of miscreants came there on five two-wheelers and brutally attacked with sharp weapons. The group also beat Ashraf who had visited the shop for having juice.

It is reported that the gang members were indulged in the sale of cannabis.

 "A few Manjeshwar residents had complained about illegal cannabis business in which the gang was involved. The attack on us took place only for giving the information about the ganja selling," victim Nazeer said.

"Manjeshwar police visited the hospital and collected the information about the incident," Nazeer added.

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Mangaluru (Karnataka), Jul 26 (PTI): Mangaluru International Airport has earned the prestigious Level 4 accreditation in Airport Customer Experience from Airports Council International (ACI), positioning itself among a select group of global airports recognised for excellence in customer-centric service, officials said on Saturday.

The accreditation, awarded on July 16, 2025, is valid for one year and follows the airport’s attainment of Level 3 accreditation in February 2024, they said.

According to a statement from the airport spokesperson here, the ACI programme is the first global initiative dedicated to advancing customer experience management in the aviation sector.

According to ACI, Level 4 accreditation demonstrates a strong foundation of customer-focused practices and a readiness for the strategic, enterprise-wide transformation required to reach Level 5 — the highest level of the programme.

Over the past year, the airport has implemented several key initiatives including the launch of the Adani OneApp and Digi Yatra, deployment of AI-based surveillance systems, smart cleaning robots, improved flight information displays, and free Wi-Fi kiosks. These upgrades have not only enhanced operational efficiency but also improved the overall passenger experience, it stated.

The spokesperson for the airport said, “This Level 4 accreditation is a testament to our team’s dedication to providing a seamless and memorable journey for travellers. We remain committed to being a modern and efficient gateway for the region.”

The airport’s strategy, customer insights, digital innovation, and governance were among the factors evaluated for the accreditation.

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