Archive · 29 Sep 2026
CM Joseph Vijay Praises Cop Who Clung to Vehicle
A police head constable named M Velmurugan stopped a vehicle carrying illegal goods.
The driver did not stop at a toll gate when police ordered him to.
Velmurugan climbed onto the vehicle’s roof and held on while it drove away.
He stayed there for about 40 kilometers.
Other police vehicles joined the chase and helped stop the vehicle at Avinashi.
Three people inside were arrested and the goods were seized.
A video of the incident spread widely and people praised Velmurugan.
Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay also praised him and told him to be careful.
Head constable M Velmurugan clung to the roof of a fleeing vehicle for 40 kilometers.
The vehicle was allegedly carrying contraband goods, including Gutka, and had refused to stop at Kaniyur toll gate.
Police stopped the vehicle at Avinashi after additional police vehicles joined the chase.
Three people inside the vehicle were arrested, and the contraband was seized.
Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay praised Velmurugan at the Secretariat, gave him a gift, and advised him to work safely.
- Who
- Head constable M Velmurugan, three arrested occupants, pursuing police officers, and Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay.
- What
- Velmurugan clung to the roof of a fleeing vehicle carrying contraband goods until police stopped it and arrested three people.
- When
- After the vehicle chase; the article does not provide an exact date.
- Where
- The chase began near Vilankurichi, continued past Kaniyur toll gate, and ended at Avinashi; Velmurugan was later received at the Secretariat.
- Why
- The vehicle allegedly carrying Gutka and other contraband refused to stop for police and attempted to escape.
- Officer recognized
- M Velmurugan, head constable at Kovilpalayam police station
- Distance of chase
- 40 kilometers
- Contraband
- Goods including Gutka
- Arrests
- Three people were arrested
- Vehicle stopped
- At Avinashi
- Recognition
- Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay praised Velmurugan and gave him a gift
- Safety advice
- The Chief Minister advised Velmurugan to be careful while performing his duties