Four youth who performed wheeling on their two-wheelers with live fireworks during Deepavali on October 20 in Perundurai were arrested, and their vehicles were seized on Thursday (October 30, 2025).
The youth had performed the stunt on the Coimbatore–Salem National Highway within Perundurai police station limits, and the video went viral on social media. Their act not only caused inconvenience to the public but also posed a serious threat to road users, say the police.
Based on CCTV footage and investigation, the police arrested R. Akash, 20, of Kumarapalayam in Namakkal district; M. Sanjai, 22, of Periya Sadayampalayam, R. Praveen, 21, of Kasipalayam, and P. Kavin, 23, of Veerappampalayam. Three motorcycles used in the stunt were seized.
Superintendent of Police A. Sujatha, in a release, warned that strict action would be taken against those indulging in activities that endanger public safety and disrupt traffic.
Published – October 30, 2025 08:52 pm IST
