Chennai, November 12, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Tamil Nadu Police have filed a chargesheet in the Madras High Court in a POCSO case against granite businessman Veeramani, who faces allegations of sexually abusing minors. The court will hear petitions seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the cases on November 30.
Seven cases have been registered against Veeramani under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. Seven of his associates have also been booked under the Act in connection with the alleged abuse. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) is conducting the investigation.
According to police, the chargesheet was filed 60 days after registration of the first POCSO case against Veeramani. Police informed the court that chargesheets in two more cases would be submitted within the next 10 days, taking the total number of cases with chargesheets to three.
Police also told the court that the state government had appointed three special public prosecutors to handle the proceedings, citing the seriousness of the allegations involving minors.
Meanwhile, petitions have been filed seeking transfer of the investigation to the CBI. The Madras High Court said it would take up the pleas on November 30. No order transferring the probe was announced, and the SIT continues to investigate the cases.
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