Three long-absconding warrant accused arrested in Udupi, Karkala. Police in Manipal and Karkala have arrested three accused who had allegedly remained away from court proceedings for several years in connection with pending criminal cases. Manipal police arrested two men who had allegedly been absconding for around 18 years in a theft case, while Karkala police arrested another accused who had reportedly been evading court proceedings for nearly nine years.