Chennai, November 14, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Chennai Police on Saturday began excavating the backyard of granite businessman R. Veeramani’s residence in Royapettah after one of his drivers allegedly claimed that the bodies of children had been buried there.
The search began in the morning as part of the ongoing investigation into multiple cases registered against Veeramani under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. He is accused of sexually abusing several children.
Police initiated the search to establish whether any bodies had been buried at the property. It was not immediately clear whether the excavation had led to the recovery of human remains. The driver’s allegation remains unverified and is being examined as part of the investigation.
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) is also probing the alleged role of Veeramani’s former drivers and associates in bringing children to properties linked to the businessman.
In a separate development, the SIT has filed a 720-page chargesheet before the special court dealing with POCSO cases. The chargesheet lists 49 witnesses and relates to one of seven fresh cases registered after the SIT was formed.
The seven cases were registered following complaints by survivors or their mothers and involve allegations concerning nine children. The chargesheet pertains to a case registered on September 27 following a complaint by the mother of a minor survivor.
According to an official statement, two drivers, identified as Parthiban and Babu, allegedly brought the child to a property linked to Veeramani, where he is accused of sexually abusing her. The SIT has invoked provisions of the POCSO Act and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act in the case.
The chargesheet marks progress in the prosecution of the September 27 case, while the wider investigation continues into the remaining complaints and the alleged involvement of people associated with Veeramani.
The excavation is a separate line of inquiry, and its findings will determine whether the driver’s claim about buried bodies has any basis.
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