R. Veeramani booked for abetting suicide of minor
Greater Chennai Police have charged businessman R. Veeramani and his associate with abetting the suicide of a minor girl in 2004. The investigation was reopened following the discovery of incriminating messages, and authorities are now probing potential financial crimes linked to the accused.
Why it matters
The case highlights the long-term pursuit of justice in historical criminal cases and the application of the POCSO Act to high-profile individuals.
The Greater Chennai Police have booked Gem Granites owner R. Veeramani on charges of abetting the suicide of a minor in 2004, police sources said on Wednesday.
Investigators also invoked provisions under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act against the octogenarian businessmen, his associate Shanti and others, the sources said.
The death of the minor girl came to light recently when police accessed a message sent by Shanti to Veeramani asking if he remembered his involvement in the death of a girl.
A special team formed to investigate the veracity of the message conducted inquiries and identified the victim. Her mother lodged a complaint alleging her daughter was sexually abused by Veeramani and died by suicide. She claimed that though the family lodged a complaint with the local police at that time no action was taken.
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