Look out circular

Subject – Polity

Context – Home Ministry puts out lookout notice for Akali Dal leader Majithia

Concept –

Look out circular (LOC) is a circular letter used by authorities to check whether a traveling person is wanted by the police.
It may be used at immigration checks at international borders (like international airports or sea ports).
In India, LOC has a given proforma which have identification parameters of criminals and help police to catch absconding criminals and stopping them from crossing borders.
The basic guidelines (regarding the publication of the LOCs in relation to Indian citizens) are issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).