Tamil Nadu Cop Clings to SUV Roof During 40-Km Chase to Arrest Tobacco Smugglers
In Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, Head Constable Velmurugan clung to the roof of a speeding SUV for nearly 40 km during a police chase to apprehend three suspected tobacco smugglers transporting around 200-300 kg of gutkha and banned tobacco products. The chase began after the vehicle failed to stop at a checkpoint and continued through multiple locations before police intercepted the SUV near the district border. The suspects, reportedly from Rajasthan and traveling from Karnataka, were arrested following the pursuit. A video of the incident went viral on social media.
First-hand measurement across 6 sources
We measured how 6 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (72/100). Lens Score 48/100.
Outlets measured: freepressjournal, thehindu, ndtv, oneindia, timesnow, indiatoday. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (65–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indiatoday broke this story on 27 Sept, 08:08 am. Other outlets followed.