‘Gem Granite’ Veeramani booked in second POCSO Act case
Chennai police have registered a second POCSO Act case against businessman 'Gem Granite' R. Veeramani following a complaint of sexual abuse against a minor. The case has become a point of political contention, with various parties trading accusations regarding the handling of the investigation.
Why it matters
The case highlights the intersection of high-profile criminal investigations and political accountability in Tamil Nadu.
The Chennai police have registered a fresh case against ‘Gem Granite’ R. Veeramani under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, police sources said on Monday (September 28, 2026).
The second case was registered based on a complaint lodged by a woman alleging that her daughter, a minor, was sexually abused by the businessman.
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The police booked Veeramani (85) under the POCSO Act and were likely to arrest the granite baron, who is already lodged in the Puzhal prison in connection with a different POCSO Act case.
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