‘Not a scene from movie’: Chennai cop chases and catches bike-borne mobile snatcher. Watch
“Excellent kudos to the dynamic officer. Salute sir,” praised a Twitter user.
A Chennai cop is getting all the love and praise from the Internet after a video of him chasing and catching a bike-borne mobile snatcher surfaced online. Shared by Chennai Police Commissioner Mahesh Kumar Aggarwal on Twitter, and later by Additional Superintendent Tech. Services, UP Police, Rahul Srivastav, the video has now won people over.

“It’s not a scene from any movie. But the real life hero SI Antilin Ramesh single handed chasing and catching a mobile snatcher riding a stolen bike,” Aggarwal tweeted. He then added that this incident further “led to arrest of three more accused and recovery of 11 snatched/stolen mobiles.”
“Watch the courageous hot pursuit of SI Antilin Ramesh, from @chennaipolice_who zeroed down on suspects riding a bike without number plate & broken lid of fuel tank. He managed to arrest one of them who turned out to be a member of a desperate #criminal gang. Salute to u Antilin,” shared Srivastav.
Take a look at the video which shows the bravery of the cop:
Since being shared, both the posts have received tons of responses from people. They couldn’t stop lauding the policeman for his heroic gesture. In fact, Chennai Police also took to Twitter to share a video which shows SI Antilin Ramesh being rewarded.
“Yaa... Actually am waiting for this news... Coz I am the one who saw this live... Really goosebumps... The way SI chased them was like an action film… HATS OFF to him,’ wrote a Twitter user who shared that they were present at the scene when the incident took place.
“Excellent kudos to the dynamic officer. Salute sir,” expressed another. “More real hero goes unsung...thanks for bring them into screen and making the pride of police,” tweeted a third.
ABOUT THE AUTHORTrisha SenguptaTrisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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