Veerappan  

Chennai policeman known for his involvement in encountering sandalwood smuggler Veerappan, has decided to surrender his promotion and awards, due to lack of promotion. Inspector Peter Jawahar alleges conspiracy by colleagues in getting a promotion

 
 

As Karnataka remembers the legendary actor Dr Rajkumar on his 90th birth anniversary, we give you five lesser-known facts about the Kannada film industry’s beloved hero.
 

It’s been 14 years since the life of the criminal Veerappan, who ruled the forests covering about 6,000 sq km in three different states for decades, turned into ashes.

Eighteen years after Kannada actor Rajkumar was abducted by the sandalwood smuggler Veerappan, Gobichettipalayam court in Tamil Nadu acquits 9 accused today.

Karunanidhi played a pivotal role in late smuggler Veerappan releasing Kannada actor Rajkumar