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TN CM Vijay Felicitates Brave Cop Who Clung to SUV Roof to Foil Gutka Smuggling
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News18•29-09-2026, 20:15
TN CM Vijay Felicitates Brave Cop Who Clung to SUV Roof to Foil Gutka Smuggling
- •Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay honored Head Constable M Velmurugan for his bravery in foiling a gutka smuggling attempt.
- •Velmurugan clung to the roof of a speeding SUV for nearly 40 km as police chased the vehicle.
- •The incident occurred near Kaniyur toll gate when Velmurugan jumped onto the SUV after smugglers tried to escape.
- •Police eventually intercepted the vehicle near Avinashi, arresting three men from Rajasthan and seizing over 170 kg of banned gutka.
- •CM Vijay lauded Velmurugan's courage and dedication, advising him to exercise caution while on duty.
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay felicitated Kovilpalayam police head constable M Velmurugan at the Secretariat for his bravery and quick thinking.
When the suspects pushed police personnel aside and sped away, Velmurugan jumped onto the SUV's roof and held onto the rails. The driver accelerated past 100 km per hour, and the constable clung to the vehicle for nearly 40 km until it was intercepted.
Police seized more than 170 kg of banned gutka along with the Karnataka-registered SUV. Three men from Rajasthan who were inside the vehicle were successfully arrested following the high-speed pursuit near Avinashi in Tiruppur district.
