Panchkula, Nov. 10 -- In a technology-driven initiative, Panchkula police have prepared a digital database of around 1,300 criminals, along with their facial recognition system (FRS) records, to help identify and track suspects through CCTV footage following criminal incidents.

The database is being developed as part of a Haryana-wide exercise to compile records of criminals active over the past 10 years. Panchkula police commissioner Pankaj Nain said that after completing the initial database, the police were now collecting updated information about the present occupations, whereabouts and daily activities of these offenders.

The exercise primarily covers those accused or convicted in serious criminal cases. Police teams are gathering ...