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Crime
Hyderabad Police Use Facial Recognition to Spot 8 Long‑time Offenders at Lal Darwaza Bonalu
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🗓 12 Aug 2026, 09:25 AM
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During the Lal Darwaza Bonalu festival, Hyderabad police employed facial‑recognition technology to identify eight repeat offenders who had previously evaded capture.
Police officers stationed at the Lal Darwaza Bonalu festival in Hyderabad deployed facial‑recognition software to scan crowds and match faces against a database of known criminals.
The system flagged eight individuals who had been on the police’s radar for years, allowing officers to detain them on the spot.
The operation was carried out in coordination with the city’s cyber‑crime unit, which provided the biometric data and technical support.
Authorities said the use of technology helped streamline the identification process, reducing the time needed to confirm suspects.
The eight offenders were taken into custody and are awaiting further investigation under the city’s law‑enforcement protocols.
The system flagged eight individuals who had been on the police’s radar for years, allowing officers to detain them on the spot.
The operation was carried out in coordination with the city’s cyber‑crime unit, which provided the biometric data and technical support.
Authorities said the use of technology helped streamline the identification process, reducing the time needed to confirm suspects.
The eight offenders were taken into custody and are awaiting further investigation under the city’s law‑enforcement protocols.