Udhagai - The Queen & His Highness!
On a recent (of numerous) visit to Ooty with Sudhakar (His Highness) - a close friend and Jai - a close cousin, we encountered some unique experiences!
We started out from Coimbatore on two bikes, with three people "on-board", there was a vacant seat. Sudhakar (Sudhi), and I were on the Splendor. Sudhi was riding, wearing his trademark "red" jacket, while Jai was on his Libero. Within 5 minutes from Jai's home, we were stopped at a police checkpost for some enquiry. After some explanation the policemen finally let us go. According to Jai, it was the first time in his life that police had caught anybody at that check post! Furthermore, what was more surprising is that, the Police was not as interested in the driving license or other documents, as the purpose of visit. Stumbling!
We proceeded agreeing that it was to do with the red jacket and Fast Track shades worn by Sudhi. We asked Sudhi to remove his red jacket and ride to avoid further problems. The rest of the travel to Ooty was normal, except the regular stop at the police check post at Barliyar. Then the next day, it happened again. We (Jai and Me) have visited the Governor's house, the Court building for their excellent design many times and taken photographs. This time, as we were taking photographs and returning back, we were caught by the police again!
This time they seemed to have stronger suspicion because we were taking photographs, and were very interested in the purpose of our visit. Again after pleading innocent, we were let go. This time again Sudhi was wearing his "red jacket". Both the incidents have left an unforgettable memory in our minds, I personally have never seen police unnecessarily interfere with tourists.
Jai's argument was that it wasn't just the red jacket, the complete appearance, the royal look portrayed by Sudhi must have been what resulted in thorough enquiries by police. We felt that the security in the Queen of Hill Stations had been beefed up for a visit by "His Highness" and His friends!! ;-)
We started out from Coimbatore on two bikes, with three people "on-board", there was a vacant seat. Sudhakar (Sudhi), and I were on the Splendor. Sudhi was riding, wearing his trademark "red" jacket, while Jai was on his Libero. Within 5 minutes from Jai's home, we were stopped at a police checkpost for some enquiry. After some explanation the policemen finally let us go. According to Jai, it was the first time in his life that police had caught anybody at that check post! Furthermore, what was more surprising is that, the Police was not as interested in the driving license or other documents, as the purpose of visit. Stumbling!
We proceeded agreeing that it was to do with the red jacket and Fast Track shades worn by Sudhi. We asked Sudhi to remove his red jacket and ride to avoid further problems. The rest of the travel to Ooty was normal, except the regular stop at the police check post at Barliyar. Then the next day, it happened again. We (Jai and Me) have visited the Governor's house, the Court building for their excellent design many times and taken photographs. This time, as we were taking photographs and returning back, we were caught by the police again!
This time they seemed to have stronger suspicion because we were taking photographs, and were very interested in the purpose of our visit. Again after pleading innocent, we were let go. This time again Sudhi was wearing his "red jacket". Both the incidents have left an unforgettable memory in our minds, I personally have never seen police unnecessarily interfere with tourists.
Jai's argument was that it wasn't just the red jacket, the complete appearance, the royal look portrayed by Sudhi must have been what resulted in thorough enquiries by police. We felt that the security in the Queen of Hill Stations had been beefed up for a visit by "His Highness" and His friends!! ;-)
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