Mangaluru: A fisherman in Mangaluru has netted two fishes of one of the rare species of the fishes that is known as “Flying fish” for having bird-like body structure with wings.

The fisherman identified as Lokesh Bengre reached Mangaluru after fishing to find two flying fishes in his fishing net. The flying fish is known as “Pakki Meen” in the local language Tulu in Coastal Karnataka.

While they cannot fly in the same way a bird does, flying fish can make powerful, self-propelled leaps out of the water where their long wing-like fins enable gliding for considerable distances above the water's surface. Barbados is known as "the land of the flying fish", and the fish is one of the national symbols of the country.

Flying fish live in all of the oceans, particularly in tropical and warm subtropical waters. They are commonly found in the epipelagic zone, the top layer of the ocean to a depth of about 200 m (656 ft).

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Vijayapura (PTI): Five people were arrested on Tuesday in connection with a double murder case, including the alleged mastermind Akshay Juljule, who was shot in the leg while allegedly trying to escape from police custody.

Speaking to reporters, Superintendent of Police Laxman Nimbargi said, “When the police went to arrest, Juljule tried to flee the spot in a bike. The police first fired in the air, and when the accused attempted to flee, he was shot in the leg.”

Juljule, against whom three cases have been registered, has been taken to the hospital for treatment.

Two policemen were also injured during the operation and admitted to the hospital.

The double murder occurred on Sunday in Kannur village of Vijayapura taluk. The victims were identified as Sagar Belundagi (25) and Isahak Khureshi (24). They were allegedly stoned to death by a group of assailants.

According to police, the killings were an act of revenge.

SP Nimbargi said, “The accused murdered Sagar and Isahak due to this old enmity.”

Those arrested have been identified as Muthana Gowda, Santosh, Sanjay, Bharat, and Akshay. A case of murder has been registered at the Vijayapura Rural Police Station.

Further investigation is underway.