In Dramatic Chase, Tamil Nadu Cop Travels 40 kms On Smugglers' Car Roof
A police officer in Coimbatore, India, clung to the roof of a moving car for 40 kilometers to stop suspected tobacco smugglers. The suspects were eventually apprehended, and 200 kilograms of illegal tobacco products were seized.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing efforts by law enforcement to combat illegal smuggling operations and has gained significant attention due to the dramatic nature of the arrest.
Three suspected smugglers did not stop their car at a police checkpoint in Coimbatore. So, a cop climbed on the car's roof and clung onto it until they stopped the car and were caught.The incident has been reported from Vilankurichi town in Coimbatore, where police were doing a vehicle check to catch tobacco smugglers.A video of the dramatic car chase has now gone viral on social media.According to Coimbatore Police, the car chase continued for nearly 40 kilometres, with head constable Velmurugan clinging onto the roof of the Hyundai Creta.#WATCH | In Dramatic Chase, Tamil Nadu Cop Travels 40 kms On Smugglers' Car Roof pic.twitter.com/scO139v0lB - NDTV (@ndtv) September 27, 2026What Happened?Police said that during the checks, one car with a Karnataka-registered number plate did not stop and fled fast, evading checking.Suspecting that the car may carry the smugglers, police immediately started to chase the car on a bike.
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