Court grants two-day police custody of ‘Gem Granites’ Veeramani
A special court in Chennai has granted the Special Investigation Team two days of police custody for Gem Granites founder R. Veeramani. He is currently facing investigation regarding allegations of sexual abuse of minors.
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This involves a high-profile legal case concerning serious criminal allegations against a prominent business figure.
Court grants two-day police custody of ‘Gem Granites’ Veeramani left Gem Granites owner R. Veeramani has been lodged in prison under judicial custody since his arrest in August. B. JOTHI RAMALINGAM B. JOTHI RAMALINGAM https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/8ti86t/article71589231.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/DSC_5793.JPG JOTHI RAMALINGAM B Chennai Tamil Nadu, 07/10/2026 : Gem Granites founder R. Veeramani coming out of the special POCSO court in Chennai on Wednesday. Photo : B.Jothi Ramalingam / The Hindu. In its petition, the SIT said his custodial interrogation was necessary to ascertain the identities of those who had links with him. CHENNAI A Special Court for POCSO cases has permitted the Special Investigation Team (SIT) to take Gem Granites owner R. Veeramani into police custody for two days for questioning in a case. The SIT is investigating complaints against Veeramani over alleged sexual abuse of minors.
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