Veerappan's close associate arrested in Karnataka

Police have arrested a close associate of forest brigand Veerappan. Cops have confirmed that a close accomplice of Veerappan, Stella Mary was arrested after 27 years.

Bengaluru: Almost after 15 years since the forest brigand Veerappan died, one of his close associate has been arrested by police in Karnataka's Chamarajnagar.

HD Anand Kumar, Superintendent of Police (SP) Chamrajnagar has confirmed that Stella Mary, (40) a close accomplice of Veerappan was arrested after 27 long years, on Sunday.

"Stella Mary was absconding and she was hiding her identity from last 27 years. She has been arrested from Kollegal area of Chamarajnagar on Sunday," he added.

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During the enquiry, Stella has confirmed that she was trained in using guns and arms. She has also revealed details regarding her personal life and marriages.

Chamrajnagar Police was in search of Stella since Veerappan's death. (ANI)