Police inspector Mahesh Kumar placed on vacancy reserve
Chennai police inspector C. Mahesh Kumar has been placed on vacancy reserve following a complaint regarding his handling of a sexual assault case involving a prominent businessman. The move comes after allegations surfaced that he was involved in the case while serving with the Immoral Trafficking Prevention Unit.
Why it matters
This highlights issues of accountability and potential corruption within law enforcement agencies regarding high-profile criminal investigations.
Inspector C. Mahesh Kumar, who was serving as an investigating officer with the Immoral Trafficking Prevention Unit (ITPU) of the Chennai Police when a complaint was filed against Gem Granites chairman R. Veeramani, has been placed on Vacancy Reserve with immediate effect on administrative grounds, sources said. Mahesh Kumar served as an inspector with the ITPU in 2025 when the complainant had submitted a pen drive containing a video clip of the businessman allegedly sexually assaulting a minor girl.
Published - October 04, 2026 12:56 am IST
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