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The video inspector of a motor vehicle in uniform plays Mridangam during the road inspection on Malappally, Pathanamitta, Kerala, now takes social media storms.
The video contains Ajith Andrews, an inspector of motor vehicles in Malapp -Sub Regional Transport Office in Pathanamthita, accompanying the song Motcyclist by a spontaneous performance of Midangam. The incident occurred on March 19 along Kottayam-Kozhencherry Road, when a team from the department of motor vehicles (MVD) led by Mr. Andrews stopped the motorcycle near Malappally for disturbance of traffic.
Karnatic musician was caught by a traffic inspector that he had not worn a helmet in Kerala. As the inspector himself was an artist Midangam, watch what happened
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“We caught a motorcycle because a million rider wasn’t wearing a helmet. Because it was only after the vehicle stopped, I realized it was Sumesh Malapppally, a well -known musician and long -time friend,” the official said. “He had Midangam in his hand and was on his way to give it to a friend.”
When their conversation was drifting towards their shared musical interests, the troops called them to provide an improvised performance. “That happened. He sang the song and I joined Mridangama,” Mr. Andrews explained.
Meanwhile, passers -by captured the video on the video and recorded it on social media, where he quickly became viral. The clip was shared with the headline: “The Carnatian musician caught by the traffic inspector that he had no helmet in Kerala. Because the inspector proved to be MRIDANGAM artist … Watch what happened next!”
But finely stored
However, music did not allow the rule of operation. As soon as the show ended, the MVD team issued a fine of 500 ₹ for violating the helmet rule. He also received an e-challan notification via SMS. Before he allowed him to leave, the MVD team made a short session of awareness of the importance of the helmet safety.
Mr. Andrews, beyond his duties for MVD, is also a professional percussionist. For years he has performed on instruments such as Chenda and Tabla and trains in Mridangama in the last year and a half.
Meanwhile, Mr. Sumesh is glad that the video has become viral and hopes to carry a message out of music.
“I’m glad he’s doing bikes online. If even a few people resemble the importance of wearing a helmet, it’s worth it,” he said.
Published – April 9, 2025 01:48
