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Koose Munusamy Veerappan[2][3] (18 January 1952 – 18 October 2004) was an Indian criminal who was active for 36 years from 1968 to 2004. He was charged with sandalwood smuggling and poaching of elephants in the scrub lands and forests in the states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala.
On October 18, 2004, Veerappan — kidnapper, elephant poacher and sandalwood smuggler — was killed. Lured out of his forest stronghold in Tamil Nadu, Veerappan had unwittingly climbed into...
Oct 15, 2024 · Veerappan, Indian bandit, smuggler, and poacher who carried out his activities in the forests of the southern Indian states of Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu. Wanted for the murders of over 120 people and the poaching of over 2,000 elephants, he notoriously evaded arrest for nearly 20 years.
Aug 2, 2023 · It’s been 19 years since 2004 when Koose Munisamy Veerappan, one of the most feared criminals in the country, was shot dead by a Special Task Force (STF) in Operation Cocoon. However, despite the passage of time, Veerappan’s mysterious persona continues to captivate the public’s curiosity.
Aug 8, 2023 · Veerappan hailed from Gopinatham village in Karnataka’s Kollegal taluk. As per Indian Express, Veerappan belonged to an influential OBC community. He rose to fame at the tender age of 18 thanks to his sharp-shooting abilities. He kicked off his criminal career by joining a poaching gang.
Dec 2, 2023 · Journalist and author P Sivasubramaniam, who released his book -- Veerappan Saga: Rise and Fall, Part Two, on Friday, said Veerappan had died in an encounter, 40 minutes before the “stage...
Based on the life of infamous sandalwood dacoit, Veerappan, the film charts the events leading to Operation Cocoon, his ultimate downfall. Watch Veerappan Full Movie on Disney+ Hotstar now.
Aug 7, 2023 · Veerappan's death made national headlines back in 2004, but how did the notorious bandit die? Netflix’s The Hunt for Veerappan throws some light on the episode.
Koose Munisamy Veerappan is a 2023 Indian Tamil-language True Crime docuseries by ZEE5, [1] created by Jeyachandra Hashmi, Prabbhavathi and Vasanth Balakrishnan. It is directed by Sharath Jothi and produced by Prabhavathi RV.
Oct 18, 2024 · The death of notorious forest brigand Veerappan brought infrastructural improvements and reduced police brutality in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka tribal areas. However, issues like displacement, unregulated resorts, and inadequate tribal rights persist. Activists call for dedicated departments and better education to prevent new insurgencies.
