R. Gopal
R. Gopal also known as Nakkeran Gopal (born: 10 April 1959[1]), is a journalist from Tamil Nadu, India and the editor and publisher of Tamil magazine (biweekly) Nakkeran.[2] He has also the author of several controversial books. He has been jailed for withholding information about sandal wood smuggler Veerappan during Jayalalitha's chief ministership. He is a supporter of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam.[3][4][5][6][7][8]
Negotiator
R. Gopal shot into fame on interviewing forest brigand and criminal Veerappan in forest areas bordering Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.[2] Gopal is known for his series of interviews with Veerappan, when the later was still a fugitive operating from the Jungles. Gopal also acted as the intermediary and hostage negotiator for the Government of Tamil Nadu in several cases of kidnapping carried out by Veerappan,
Prosecutions
- R.Gopal was prosecuted by Law enforcing agencies of Tamil Nadu; prosecution argued that he aided forest brigand Veerappan when Veerappan kidnapped Prof. Krishnasamy, A.S.Mani - editor of "Netikan" and other two during 1998; he was acquitted by a fast track court on during April, 2009.[9]
- Special Investigation Cell, Tamil Nadu implicated R. Gopal and issued summons to him in connection with Dr.Rajkumar abduction by Veerappan, against which he took anticipatory bail at Madras High court.[2]
References
- ↑ About Gopal in Nakkeran website
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Correspondent, Legal (6 June 2002). ""Nakeeran" Gopal moves SC to squash summons". The Hindu online edition, 6 June 2002. Retrieved 27 August 2012.
- ↑ A tough bargain
- ↑ A mission on hold
- ↑ One hundred days of torment
- ↑ Veerappan as `Robin Hood'
- ↑ Nakkeeran Gopal coming out of the Central jail in Chennai on December 20, 2003
- ↑ Charge sheet submitted in Nakkeeran Gopal case
- ↑ Reporter, Staff (29 April 2009). ""Nakeeran" Gopal acquitted". The Hindu, Chennai. Retrieved 27 August 2012.