South Indian police officers monitor social media on computer screens to identify highway stunt videos and crime clips shared to intimidate the public, highlighting a crackdown on online threats and dangerous driving.
As many as 274 long-pending runaway (LPR) cases are pending across police stations in the district, some dating back nearly 40 years. Of the 274 cases, 272 were pending as of Dec 2025, while two were registered this year. Police have managed to dispose of only six cases so far in 2026. In a recent breakthrough, Molakalmuru police arrested an accused who had been wanted for 22 years in a robbery case. Police officials said documentation has improved considerably since 2010 with the collection of Aadhaar details, mobile numbers and updated addresses of accused and sureties, enhancing the chances of tracing absconders. The National Automated Fingerprint Identification System has helped police crack 17 theft cases and identify an unidentified body. The MCU at Chitradurga Town police station has so far collected details of 188 accused. Hiriyur Town police station has the highest number of pending LPR cases at 56, followed by Hosadurga (37), Challakere (28), Chitradurga Fort (27), Chitradurga Town (24) and Hiriyur Rural (18).
Chitradurga: The Chitradurga district police have launched a special drive to trace and arrest accused persons who have been evading court proceedings for decades.