Chennai, November 13, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing allegations of sexual abuse of minors against ‘Gem’ granite businessman Veeramani has filed a 720-page chargesheet in the first case registered against him, marking a major step in the investigation.
The chargesheet was submitted before the Madras High Court on Thursday. The 84-year-old businessman, who was arrested under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, is currently lodged in Puzhal Central Prison.
The investigation has also widened to examine alleged lapses by police personnel in handling complaints against the businessman. The SIT has registered a separate case against seven police officers, including former Chennai City Police Commissioner Arun IPS, former Additional Commissioner of Police Kannan and Assistant Commissioner Yashmin.
The specific allegations against each officer and the legal provisions invoked in the separate case have not been detailed. Their conduct is under investigation, and the allegations concern their handling of the complaints rather than participation in the alleged sexual offences.
Eight people have been arrested in connection with the case. They include Veeramani, a woman identified as Shanthi, her husband Mahendra Simhan, his assistant Ganesan and manager Sakthivel. Authorities have also invoked the Goondas Act against Veeramani, Shanthi and her husband.
Eight cases have so far been registered against Veeramani, seven of them under the POCSO Act. The latest chargesheet relates only to the first case, while investigations into the other cases continue.
The probe now encompasses both the allegations of sexual abuse against the businessman and others, and the separate question of whether police officials failed to handle the complaints appropriately.
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