The Veerappan Files

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The Veerappan Files
A collection from the archives of Outlook stories on theSandalwood-Smuggler. For recent coverage and updates since he was shot dead,please clickhere.

VEERAPPAN
Run To Ground
The bandit's dead, the forests are calm. Still, questions remain over the 'encounter'. Was it all too convenient? Updates

S. ANAND
Magazine | Nov 01, 2004


BANGALORE, KARNATAKA
Bullet-HolesOn The Sandalwood

B.R. SRIKANTH
Magazine | Dec 30, 2002


VEERAPPAN
Into The Devil's Lair
The hunt is on, but the states are harping on same old strategies. 

S. ANAND
Magazine | Dec 23, 2002

ChasingVeerappan
Magazine | Dec 23, 2002

WhoWas Behind The Killing Of H. Nagappa...
...the TN STF, its Karnataka counterpart or Veerappan himself?

Magazine | Dec 23, 2002

BANGALORE, KARNATAKA
The Book Of Revelations
B.R. SRIKANTH
Magazine | Dec 09, 2002


VEERAPPAN
AnotherQuarry
After the Rajkumar kidnapping, it's Nagappa's turn but the states and policereact with predictable lethargy

S. ANAND
Magazine | Sep 09, 2002


OPINION
AJITH PILLAI
VeeraOsama
Veerappan is now a cult figure in Afghanistan and Osama a hero for theTamils. Next, a research paper: "Osama's Tamizh Roots".

Magazine | Dec 17, 2001


REVIEW
LightOn His Dark Side
Veerappan as he is, stripped of the wronged-man image

Mohandas Moses on Veerappan: The Untold Story by Sunaad Raghuram
Magazine | Jul 09, 2001


RAJKUMAR RELEASE
MurkyTruths
Illegal quarrying, extremist groups, shady emissaries - the kidnap drama revealsan unholy nexus

MURALI KRISHNAN


PUNEETH
"Where's the documentary proof?"
Amid the celebrations following film icon Rajkumar's release, disturbingquestions have been raised on the role of his third son, Puneeth, and hisinvolvement in illegal quarrying. Many feel the whole abduction episode had todo with a falling-out over the sharing of criminal spoils in the granitebusiness. In an interview with Murali Krishnan, he explains his position.Excerpts:

MURALI KRISHNAN

Now,a Mission with a Vengeance
H.T. Sangliana could be the man to nab the brigand

B.R. SRIKANTH


KIDNAP DRAMA
The Price Of Freedom
Rajkumar's release might be the result of a huge payoff. And Veerappan mighthave got all he wanted—and more.

A.S. PANNEERSELVAN
Magazine | Nov 27, 2000

"IActed As A Catalyst"
When Dr Banu walked in and sat a row behind Rajkumar and CM S.M. Krishna at thepress conference, no one, not even the several ministers who were around, knewwho she was. It was only when the actor described her as a "saviour"that people took notice, though later Rajkumar denied having ascribed that roleto Banu. B.R. Srikanth spoke to her about her role in the rescue mission.Excerpts:

B.R. SRIKANTH
Magazine | Nov 27, 2000

VEERAPPAN
Experts'Suggestions On How To Nab Veerappan
Veerappan’s fiefdom runs across eight districts of Karnataka, Kerala and TamilNadu. His area of operation is amid thick forest. Experts suggest the use ofsophisticated technology to overcome the problems of the dense jungle ratherthan using old police methods.

Magazine | Sep 18, 2000

VEERAPPAN
FiveAction Plans

Magazine | Sep 18, 2000

REVIEW
GodfearingGodfather?
A biography of Veerapan gives the poacher a halo
Sheela Reddy on Sandalwood Veerappan by Nakkheeran; Telegu Translation By JanakiAiyer And Prabhaker

Magazine | Sep 11, 2000

VEERAPPAN
ThePrice Of Blood Is Relative
Mr Moustache may not have it his way. The apex court and kin of victims can’tstomach the all-out official kowtowing.

B.R. SRIKANTH
Magazine | Sep 11, 2000

VEERAPPAN
ABDUL KARIM
"DismissThese Two Governments"
With a tripod walking stick in hand, Abdul Karim is an epitome of inexhaustiblestrength. The father of Shakeel Ahmed, an SI killed by Veerappan, is unrelentingin his spite for the Karnataka and Tamil Nadu governments. His petition beforethe apex court indicates he’ll give the two state governments a difficulttime. Excerpts from an interview:

Magazine | Sep 11, 2000


COVER STORY
TheEclair State
The capitulation of the Karnataka and Tamil Nadu governments only strengthenedthe Indian State's weak-kneed image. But the people in the two states supporttheir CMs' initiatives.

Magazine | Aug 28, 2000


VEERAPPAN
TheBandit As A Political Radical
The outlaw’s political demands mark his formal entry into Tamil Nadu’s castedynamics

A.S. PANNEERSELVAN
Magazine | Aug 21, 2000

Veerappan'sDemands
Magazine | Aug 21, 2000

CRIME
FreedomRansom
Veerappan's thumbs his nose at the law yet again, but this time the stakes arehigher all around

B.R. SRIKANTH
Magazine | Aug 14, 2000

CRIME
DiaryOf An Emissary
Hostile weather, cops in mufti delay Nakkheeran editor's mission

Magazine | Aug 14, 2000

CRIME
InactionReplay
Veerappan's latest strike again catches the STF napping

Y.P. RAJESH

Magazine | Oct 20, 1997

SPOTLIGHT
MissionAborted
‘Either amnesty or nine heads, Veerappan told me....’ An account byNakkheeran’s Gopal of his fruitless talks with the smuggler

R.R. GOPAL
Magazine | Aug 06, 1997

SPOTLIGHT
Bandit'sBarter
Bandit king Veerappan retains the initiative in his surrender offer

Y.P. RAJESH
Magazine | Jul 30, 1997


CONTROVERSY
ShootingA Smuggler
A Tamil magazine gets explosive video footage of Veerappan, only to have itstelecast stayed

A.S. PANNEERSELVAN
Magazine | Apr 24, 1996