Police in Kovilpalayam, Coimbatore district launch a high-speed pursuit after receiving information about smugglers traveling in a vehicle in the Vilankurichi area. Officers chase the car for nearly 40 kilometers towards Avinashi after the suspects do not stop for police signals.
During the chase, one officer climbs onto the moving vehicle to prevent the suspects from escaping. The pursuit ends when police intercept the car on Avinashi Road, where the suspects are taken into custody. Police say the suspects are being interrogated, but they have not yet disclosed further details about the smuggling operation.
Across the reports, outlets agree on the broad timeline and key actions: a tip leads to a pursuit, the chase covers about 40 km, the officer clings or climbs onto the speeding vehicle, and police intercept the car near Avinashi Road, followed by questioning of the detained suspects.
