Koose Munisamy Veerappan[1][2] (18 January 1952 – 18 October 2004) was an Indian poacher, smuggler, domestic terrorist and bandit who was active for 36 years, and kidnapped major …

Veerappan was an 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 …

Aug 8, 2023 · Veerappan, who hailed from Gopinatham village in Karnataka’s Kollegal taluk, belonged to an influential OBC community. He ruled over forest areas in Tamil Nadu, …

Oct 18, 2024 · The death of notorious forest brigand Veerappan brought infrastructural improvements and reduced police brutality in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka tribal areas.

Oct 18, 2024 · Among villagers, Veerappan was more than a bandit and poacher. He was their troubleshooter, escalating tensions and solving problems that were usually handled by the …

Aug 3, 2025 · In the dense forests of southern India, a notorious bandit roamed, evading capture for decades. Koose Munisamy Veerappan, known for his cunning and ruthlessness, left a trail …

Veerappan grew up admiring the poacher Sevia Gounder and the notorious bandit Malayur Mammattiyan. He was said to have poached his first elephant at age 14 and committed his …

Aug 4, 2023 · Veerappan, aka Koose Munisamy Veerappan, started as an elephant poacher, but as his crimes grew in magnitude, he became one of the most feared criminals South India has …

Veerappan (1952-2004) was an Indian bandit-turned-domestic terrorist, who set up his base in Sathyamangalam Forest, Tamil Nadu. He was involved in various criminal activities like …

Hailing from Gopinatham village in Kollegal Taluk of Karnataka, Veerappan was noticed at the age of 18 for his marksmanship and was absorbed into a gang of poachers, where he quickly …