A man who has been absconding for about 36 years is arrested in Karkala, according to reports from multiple outlets. The arrest follows efforts by police to trace the accused and secure his custody after a long period during which he remained unaccounted for. The cases referenced by the outlets indicate that the individual had been wanted for several decades, but could not be located until recent investigative or enforcement actions led to his apprehension. The reports describe the arrest as a significant development given the length of time the accused had been on the run. Authorities are now taking further steps linked to the pending legal process, including procedures required after the arrest and custody transfer. The outlets do not present differing claims about the central facts of the case, focusing instead on the duration of the absence and the location and timing of the arrest in Karkala.