Veerappan was responsible for the deaths of approximately 184 people , including nearly 100 police and forest officials. High-profile victims included IFS officer P. Srinivas and forest officer Chidambaram. 3. The Robin Hood Image vs. Reality
A significant portion of the book examines the "Robin Hood" image that Veerappan cultivated among some local populations.
The authenticity of this work stems from the author's firsthand experience. As a journalist for Nakkheeran magazine, Sivasubramaniam was the first person to meet and photograph Veerappan in the dense forests in 1993. To compile this multi-part series, he reportedly interviewed over and traveled extensively through the terrains of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Kerala. 2. The Rise: From Poacher to Smuggler
He illegally harvested and sold approximately 10,000 tonnes of sandalwood, valued at millions of dollars.
Veerappan - India's Most Wanted Criminal - With A Local Twist
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