Quick Info
| Profession | Gangster |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Birthplace | Shimoga, Karnataka |
| Date of Death | 22/03/1986 |
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Bio/Wiki
| Kotwal Ramachandra was a notorious gangster who dominated the Bangalore underworld during the 1970s and 1980s. | |
| He was born in Shimoga, Karnataka, and was illiterate. | |
| Before turning to crime, he served as a sailor in the Indian Navy but later became a deserter after fleeing his unit. | |
| He initially worked as a driver and bodyguard for Karnataka Chief Minister D. Devaraj Urs, which helped him rise in the criminal world. | |
| He operated primarily in Bengaluru North, covering Kodandarampura and Srirampura. | |
| He was known for his imposing height of over six feet (183 cm) and preferred using knives and sickles as weapons. | |
| His life story was adapted into the acclaimed 2007 Kannada film 'Aa Dinagalu'. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 183 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Education | Illiterate |
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Personal Life
| Place of Death | A farm house near Allalasandra, Tumkur, Bengaluru |
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| Death Cause | Murder |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status (at the time of death) | Not Known |
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Career
| Served as a sailor in the Indian Navy (later declared a deserter) | |
| Worked as a driver and bodyguard for Karnataka Chief Minister D. Devaraj Urs | |
| Rose to power as a prominent gangster in the Bangalore underworld (1970s–1980s) | |
| Operated criminal activities in Bengaluru North (Kodandarampura, Srirampura) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Kotwal Ramachandra was a prominent figure in the Bangalore underworld during the 1970s and 1980s. | |
| 2. Before his criminal career, he served as a sailor in the Indian Navy. | |
| 3. Kotwal began his criminal journey as a driver and bodyguard for the Chief Minister of Karnataka, D. Devaraj Urs. | |
| 4. Through his involvement in criminal activities, he rose to power within the city. | |
| 5. In 1986, Kotwal was assassinated by contract killers hired by a rival gangster. | |
| 6. His life story was adapted into the Kannada film 'Aa Dinagalu' in 2007. | |
| 7. He operated primarily in Bengaluru North, covering areas like Kodandarampura and Srirampura. | |
| 8. He was a rival of M. P. Jayaraj in a power struggle under crime boss Oil Kumar. | |
| 9. He was over six feet tall and preferred using knives and sickles as weapons. | |
| 10. He had backing from some politicians during his heyday. | |
| 11. He was known for random public attacks on innocents to instill fear. | |
| 12. He threatened then-Chief Minister Ramakrishna Hegde with a knife at an open house, an incident photographed by the press. | |
| 13. He was accused of barging into the CM's daughters' beauty parlour in Sadashivanagar to threaten them. | |
| 14. He was declared a deserter after running away from his unit in the Indian Navy. | |
| 15. After leaving the Navy, he started a shop in Shimoga for his living. | |
| 16. His remains were reportedly disposed of in the Bay of Bengal, with dog bones placed at the murder scene to mislead investigators. |
