Archive · 23 May 2025
DGP Appreciates Officers in Lorry Hijacking Incident
A police officer named Murugan, along with other officers, stopped a runaway tipper lorry being driven by a man who was later found to be mentally unstable.
The driver didn't stop for signals and warnings.
Murugan jumped onto the lorry and held on for 10 kilometers.
The driver tried to hurt him.
Other officers also helped.
The driver was caught after crashing.
The police were praised for their quick action, which saved lives.
Police personnel apprehended a tipper lorry driven by a mentally unsound person.
The incident occurred on Grand Southern Trunk road on Tuesday.
The driver refused to stop despite warnings and sped away.
SSI Murugan climbed onto the lorry to stop it.
The DGP appreciated the officers for their swift actions.
- Who
- SSI Murugan, SI Logesh Gandhi, PC Mohanraj, and a mentally unsound driver named Subash.
- What
- Police officers stopped a tipper lorry driven by a mentally unsound person.
- When
- Tuesday morning, May 21, 2025
- Where
- Maraimalai Nagar, near Singaperumal Koil, India
- Why
- To stop a speeding tipper lorry that was not obeying traffic signals and endangering lives.
- Officer Involved
- SSI Murugan, SI Logesh Gandhi, PC Mohanraj
- Incident Location
- GST Road near Mahindra City
- Suspect's Condition
- Mentally Unsound
- Vehicle
- Tipper Lorry
- DGP Action
- Presented certificates of appreciation
