All-Woman SIT to Take over Veeramani Sexual Assault Case
The team will examine disputed claims, witness accounts and video evidence after police said earlier complaints and a pen drive raised fresh questions.
- On Thursday, the Tamil Nadu government constituted a four-member all-women Special Investigation Team to probe granite baron R Veeramani for serious sexual abuse allegations, operating under Chennai Police Commissioner A Amalraj.
- Following allegations of police inaction regarding a November 2024 complaint, the government placed senior IPS officers A Arun and N Kannan on "compulsory wait" after Ranjan Kumar claimed he submitted evidence nearly two years ago.
- Authorities have identified seven victims and recorded their statements before the POCSO Special Court, while Judge Padma Shanmugasundaram granted three days' custody for Veeramani's interrogation, with charges now including the SC/ST Act.
- The Chennai Central Crime Branch issued summons to Assistant Commissioner Yasmin and Anti-Vice Squad Inspectors Mahesh Kumar and Rajalakshmi, who previously investigated and closed the case, requiring them to provide explanations.
- Congress MP Karti Chidambaram stated that immediate demands for a CBI probe are "unnecessary," arguing the current SIT investigation is appropriate, while the DMK refuted claims of protecting any individuals.
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An all-woman special investigation team has been established to probe allegations against R Veeramani. The case involves multiple survivors and spans more than two decades of alleged abuse. A video evidence was discovered, leading to the arrests of Veeramani and his associates. The investigation may also include scrutiny of past police actions and financial transactions. Political disputes regarding the handling of the case have also intensified.
All-woman SIT to probe POCSO case against TN granite baron R Veeramani
The Tamil Nadu government has constituted an all-women Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the sensational POCSO case against granite baron R Veeramani (84), who is accused of sexual abuse of minor girls. The case has led to the easing out of two top IPS officers and allegations of delayed action and political interference.
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