40-km chase: Cop rides atop moving SUV to catch Tamil Nadu smugglers
· India · Times of India, NDTV
A constable from Coimbatore district clung to the roof of a moving SUV for 40 kilometres across Tamil Nadu in a dramatic pursuit of suspected sand smugglers. The chase began when the smuggler noticed the officer clinging to the vehicle and accelerated, forcing the constable to maintain grip while radioing for assistance. Police eventually forced the SUV to stop, apprehended the occupants, and registered a case under relevant sections. The entire pursuit was captured on patrol vehicle dashcams and has since gone viral on social media.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the extreme risks Tamil Nadu police face in interdicting illegal sand mining, a lucrative underground trade that fuels construction demand and environmental degradation. It also underscores the physical danger faced on-duty officers when confronting well-organised smuggling networks.
Read the original report — Times of India
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