Boxer Vadivelu Explained

Boxer Vadivelu was a fisherman and criminal from Power Kuppam, Kasimedu. He started by collecting extortion money from the markets at the Royapuram fishing harbour. Vadivelu then transported foreign liquor and goods from Kasimedu, Royapuram and Chennai harbours, and was also involved in smuggling, contract killing, and extortion. His gang attacked the office of the Tharasu magazine in 1991, killing its employees.[1] He obtained the political patronage of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, which was followed by a rivalry between him and gangster Ayodhya Kuppam Veeramani after this incident.[2]

Vadivelu played a cameo part in the 1997 crime movie Omkaram, being arrested and sentenced to prison afterwards.

Death

In November 1999 he died in Chennai Central Prison[3] due to liver failure, which resulted in a riot.[4] [5]

References

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Summons to 14 accused in 'Tharasu' case. https://web.archive.org/web/20091030034117/http://www.thehindu.com/2000/02/20/stories/04202235.htm. dead. 2009-10-30. The Hindu. 2000-02-20. 2019-06-05.
  2. Web site: Boxer vadivelu.
  3. Web site: Judge To Probe Riot, Widow Moves Court. www.telegraphindia.com. en. 2019-06-05.
  4. News: Hundreds of prisoners go on a rampage in Chennai Central Prison. 29 November 1999. R.. Jagadheesan. India Today. en. 2019-06-05.
  5. Book: Thirumaavalavan. Talisman, Extreme Emotions of Dalit Liberation. 2003. Popular Prakashan. 9788185604688. en.