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CM Vijay Praises Head Constable for Heroic 40km Car Roof Chase to Thwart Gutkha Smuggling
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News18•29-09-2026, 15:30
CM Vijay Praises Head Constable for Heroic 40km Car Roof Chase to Thwart Gutkha Smuggling
- •Head Constable Velmurugan of Kovilpalayam Police bravely clung to a car's roof for 40 km to apprehend a gutkha smuggling gang in Coimbatore.
- •During a routine check, smugglers pushed officers and sped away, prompting Velmurugan to jump onto the car's roof.
- •Motorists recorded the dangerous chase, leading to a coordinated police pursuit involving multiple stations and an ambulance.
- •The 40 km chase ended in Avinashi, where police apprehended three individuals and seized 300 kg of banned gutkha and tobacco products.
- •Chief Minister Vijay and the Director General of Police personally commended Velmurugan for his exceptional courage and dedication to duty.
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When smugglers pushed the officers down and sped away during a routine check, Head Constable Velmurugan bravely jumped onto the car's roof and clung to it as the vehicle was driven at high speed for 40 kilometers.
Police seized 300 kg of banned gutkha and tobacco products that were being smuggled from Bengaluru to Coimbatore for local distribution.
Chief Minister Vijay personally met and commended Head Constable Velmurugan for his exceptional courage, and the Director General of Police also extended his congratulations for the officer's dedication to duty.
