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The decomposed body of the JD (U) leader, H. Nagappa, in Kollegal on Monday 09th December 2002. -- PTI

Tragic end to hostage crisis

Nagappa death: Govt. to order judicial probe New
Judicial probe mere eyewash: BJP New
Mani defence ridiculous: Swamy
Veerappan might not have killed Nagappa: Mani
Post-mortem report awaited: DGP
Brigand's expression of innocence doubted
Nagappa's family for CBI probe
Spent bullet casings found
'Nagappa was not blindfolded'
'Nagappa was blind-folded and shot'
Nagappa's body found

The Kidnap Drama

Nagappa's diary hints at Veerappan-TNLF link
Krishna convenes all-party meeting
Veerappan threat
Police mum on reports of food being sent to Nagappa
Veerappan seeks response in 8 days
Rights activists offer to mediate
Kolathur Mani appeals to Veerappan to release Nagappa
Cassette no major relief, says Nagappa's family
Nedumaran, Mani not willing to be emissaries?
Send Nedumaran, Mani: Veerappan
Veerappan's brother offers to go as emissary
Release Nagappa: Kolathur Mani
Did they miss Veerappan by a whisker?
Veerappan sends cassette
Veerapan `promises' to release Nagappa soon
`He shook our hands, but spoke little'
Wily brigand pulls a fast one again on STF
Former Karnataka Minister kidnapped

Karnataka fallout

Prove your mettle, Karnataka police told
Karnataka says it did not blame T.N.
Violence in Kollegal taluk
Bail plea rejected
Police open fire at Kamagere
Maintain peace: Krishna
He was shot dead at point blank range'
Mani executes bail, two cases pending
Kharge rules out STF action before Nagappa's release
Send Raju Gowda as emissary, Govt. urged
100 days of captivity for Nagappa
Avoid `illegal' steps to free Nagappa: BJP
Govt. misled House on kidnap: Yediyurappa
Mani's bail plea fails
Resume STF operations, BJP urges Govt.
IGP sues Dinakar
Nagappa's release: Karnataka's plea
Veerappan linked to TN blast?
CM asked to deny talking to Veerappan
'Govt. can't withdraw cases against Mani'
Karnataka Govt. decides to send Kolathur Mani
I can prove my claims: Dinakar
Dinakar's revelations: CM should quit, says Yediyurappa
Dinakar charges put Krishna in a bind
`Ransom paid to get Rajkumar released'
Govt. identifies emissary?
Govt. turns down Veerappan's `demand'
Mani granted bail in TADA case
Karnataka to send Mani as emissary?
Govt. in fix over sending emissary to Veerappan
Krishna confers with Ministers on Veerappan's demands
Karnataka willing to send emissary to Veerappan
Nagappa's wife to take out procession
Nagappa followers enter into Kundal forest?
Kharge denies charge
Basava Dal offers to talk to Veerappan
CM reneged on promise: Nagappa's son
Door for talks not closed: Krishna
'Govt. move to ensure safe release of Nagappa'
Nagappa's family to launch stir
Kidnap: JD(U) seeks Advani's intervention
Kolathur Mani brought to Bellary jail
Krishna refutes charge on ransom
Rumours of doctor's abduction baseless: Karnataka
Karnataka's knee-jerk reaction?
Abduction issue gaining political colour
Karnataka awaits word from Veerappan
Karnataka to negotiate with brigand
Govt. blamed for abduction of Nagappa
Advocate meets Krishna, offers to mediate with Veerappan
Govt. should explore all avenues to free hostage: Sedam
JD groups evolving plan for Nagappa's release
Probe over security lapse raises questions
`Krishna Govt. has lost moral right to be in office'
JD(S) appeals for safe release of Nagappa
Mahasabha suspects granite lobby's role in abduction
Nagappa kidnap: SP to probe 'police failure'
Who will be the negotiator this time?
Nagappa was a potential victim

Tamil Nadu fallout

Jayalalithaa terms Kharge remarks 'ambiguous'
'Tamil extremists are with Veerappan'
Jayalalithaa orders joint operation
Mani bail plea rejected
'Will face arrest in T.N.'
Swamy condemns Karnataka move
Kolathur Mani can secure release of Nagappa: Ramadoss
No payment was made for Rajkumar release: Karunanidhi
Ties between States strained further
Protect Tamils, CM tells Karnataka
CM for firm strategy to nab Veerappan
Good beginning in ties, but no breakthrough at meeting
Govt. may not agree to Nedumaran mediation
Ransom: Jayalalithaa says she did not refer to Krishna
Govt. not to join negotiation process
`It's a police job, technology will not help'
Go after Veerappan but rescue Nagappa, says Karunanidhi
`We want Veerappan dead or alive'
Good cooperation from Karnataka, says Nailwal
Jayalalithaa seeks Central help
T.N. police on alert
Jayalalithaa blames it on Karnataka
Army won't be effective in jungle terrain: CM

Centre's reactions

Nab Veerappan, Advani tells Karnataka
It's for TN, Karnataka to evolve strategy: Centre
HC notice to Centre, States for action against Veerappan
'Centre ready to help nab Veerappan'
Veerappan arrest: Advani pulls up Kharge
It will be Veerappan's last crime: Advani
Centre ready to help in nabbing Veerappan: Advani

News Analysis

Will it be different this time?
Looking for a negotiator
Why Nagappa?
Always one step behind
TN-Karnataka ties may worsen
The kidnap season again

Editorial

Tragedy and resolve
The abduction crisis
The hostage crisis
Veerappan, the sequel

STF Operations

STF trying to cut supplies to Veerappan
CRPF arrives, to assist STF
Tamil Nadu, Karnataka officials discuss STF operations
STF to have more mobile camps
'Will go all out for Veerappan'
`No operations in Veerappan's area'
TN STF operations will continue: CM
STF chiefs discuss strategy
STF suspends sorties over forests
Task force chiefs meeting today
STF operation suspended
STF surrounds Bayalure forests
NSG departure highlights confusion
'STF working with Nagappa's security in mind'
Nagappa's family threatens dharna
STF doesn't intend making Veerappan surrender
NSG pulls out of 'nab Veerappan' operation
Karnataka STF seeks tribals' help
STF loses track of Veerappan
Veerappan informers warned of stern action
Expert summoned to join STF?
Choppers join hunt for Veerappan
Hunt for Veerappan intensified
`Army has no role in nabbing Veerappan'
Commandos from Delhi join hunt for Veerappan
Now, psychological war on the brigand
Letter boxes for information on Veerappan
Lack of intelligence hampers STF operations
Veerappan spotted at Kundal?
DGP's action boosts his image
'Limited operation' by STF
STF arests 'informer'
Karnataka STF strengthened
In spite of rain, STF intensifies search
Special Central forces sought to nab Veerappan
Joint STF operations from today
STF to be strengthened

People's reactions

Killing condemned
Grieving supporters turn violent
Tragic end to hostage crisis
Conditional offer to go as emissary
'Locals forthcoming on Veerappan'

Rajkumar relives kidnap

Don't react emotionally: Rajkumar
2 years after kidnap, Rajkumar visits native village

Cartoons

All in the game
Cartoon - II


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