Chitradurga, Karnataka: In a significant breakthrough, Molakalmuru Police have apprehended an accused who had been absconding for approximately 22 years in connection with a robbery involving passengers aboard a bus near Tumakurlahalli Gate in Molakalmuru taluk.
According to the case details, Bhaskar alias Yariswami, son of Kulayappa, along with seven other accused, allegedly threatened passengers travelling on a Mahadevi bus with machetes and knives. The group reportedly robbed the passengers of gold ornaments, wristwatches and video cassette player (VCP) equipment.
Following registration of the case, the accused allegedly evaded arrest for nearly 22 years. He reportedly left his hometown, moved between different locations and failed to appear before the Court of the Civil Judge and Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC) in Molakalmuru. The court subsequently issued an arrest warrant, and the case was entered in the Long Pending Register (LPR).
Special Team Tracks Down Accused in Andhra Pradesh
To trace the long-absconding accused, a special police team was formed under the guidance of Challakere Deputy Superintendent of Police Satyanarayana and Molakalmuru Circle Inspector of Police Nagaraj R.
The team comprised Police Sub-Inspector Mahesh Lakshman Hosapete and police personnel R. Obanna and Govinda. Through information gathered from informants, technical personnel and other sources, the team developed credible leads indicating that the accused was residing in Padmavathi Nagar, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh.
Acting on the information, the police team travelled to Tirupati, traced the accused—identified as Bhaskar Yswami, son of Kulayappa, originally from Nimbagal village in Uravakonda mandal and taluk, Anantapur district—and took him into custody.
Accused Remanded to Judicial Custody
The accused was subsequently produced before the competent court in Molakalmuru. On October 25, 2026, he was remanded to judicial custody.
The successful operation demonstrates the importance of sustained investigative efforts, intelligence gathering and coordination in tracing accused persons in long-pending criminal cases.
SP Commends Police Team
Superintendent of Police Kushal Chouksey, IPS, commended the officers and personnel involved in the operation for their efforts in tracing and apprehending the long-absconding accused.
The operation highlights Karnataka Police’s continued efforts to pursue long-pending cases and bring accused persons before the courts in accordance with the law.
Our Citizen Reporter – Karnataka
R. Raj Kumar
