Explanation:

- Section 82 of the CrPC allows a proclamation to be issued when a person, against whom a warrant has been issued, is absconding or hiding to avoid arrest.

- This proclamation is specifically meant for persons who are accused of an offence and not turning up despite the warrant.

- Option 1: Accused offender – Correct. The section is primarily meant to compel the appearance of an accused offender.

- Option 2: A surety – Not correct. Sureties are not ‘accused persons’ and hence, proclamation under section 82 is not issued against them.

- Option 3: A witness – Not correct. Proclamation against witnesses is covered under section 87, not section 82.

- Option 4: All the above – Not correct. Since only accused offenders are covered, this is incorrect.