20 years after Veerappan: A Tamil Nadu forest tries to heal

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.

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