Veeramani, Others Charged Under Goondas Act In Minors' Sexual Abuse Case
Chennai police have invoked the Goondas Act against granite baron R Veeramani and his associates following allegations of sexual abuse against minor girls. The case, which involves a Special Investigation Team, has faced scrutiny over its initial handling and has sparked political debate in Tamil Nadu.
Why it matters
The case highlights issues of accountability in law enforcement and the protection of minors in high-profile criminal investigations.
Chennai Police have invoked the Goondas Act against granite baron R Veeramani and his associates M Shanthi and Mahendra Simhan in connection with cases registered over the alleged sexual abuse of minor girls.Officials said four cases have now been registered against Veeramani and the others based on complaints which continue to be received from minor girls and their families.READ | In Sex Assault Case Involving Granite Baron, Madras High Court's Key RulingA WhatsApp helpline set up by Chennai Police has, so far, yielded five useful leads, which are being investigated. Police have also been tracking suspicious financial transactions involving Veeramani and others as part of the wider probe.The three were arrested by the Central Crime Branch in August. Police allege that Shanthi and Mahendra facilitated offences at a house rented by Veeramani.
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