Police forces in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, and other states have already transitioned to peak caps, leaving Karnataka’s constables among the few still using the outdated slouch hat.

When PC Paul Allen lost his police hat more than 20 years ago, he assumed he would never see it again. However, the now superintendent had a call this month to say it had been found - in a quarry.

The hat was found at a quarry, 14 miles (22.5km) from where Supt Paul Allen last saw it. BBC News. ... Police officer reunited with hat after 23 years . Image source, Paul Allen.