The ongoing conflict between the transport department and the Police Department in Tamil Nadu has been escalating due to a recent incident involving a police constable, M Arumugapandi, whose video went viral on social media.
In the video, the constable is seen engaging in a heated argument with a bus conductor after being asked to get a ticket despite being in police uniform.
The viral video prompted the transport department to issue a notification, clarifying that police officers are not permitted to travel free of charge in government buses unless they possess a warrant. This led to significant tension and conflict between the police and the transportation department.