Ganesh alias ‘Thoppai’ Ganesh, 38, a history-sheeter, was shot dead by the police near Madhavaram in the early hours of Monday when he reportedly attempted to escape after attacking the police team that had him surrounded.
He is said to have been involved in at least 30 criminal cases, including five murders and a dacoity case reported in Puzhal recently. He also had murder, robbery, attempt to murder, Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, and Arms Act cases against him, according to the police. Ganesh, also known as Dilli Ganesh, was a resident of BV Colony, Vyasarpadi. He was an A+ category history-sheeter at the MKB Nagar police station.
Published - March 16, 2026 10:11 am IST
