Archive · 20 Sep 2026
More Survivors Testify as TN Granite Baron Abuse Probe Expands
Police are investigating allegations that minor girls were sexually abused in a case involving businessman R Veeramani.
More survivors have been identified, and their statements were recorded by a special court.
Police suspect the alleged abuse may have continued for more than 20 years.
A retrieved message reportedly referred to a 2003 incident involving a minor girl’s alleged suicide.
The case began after police received video footage from a guest house in Chennai.
A court rejected an earlier attempt to close the investigation and ordered more inquiry.
Three people face charges under laws protecting children and regulating information technology.
The Child Welfare Committee is waiting for a police report before deciding further steps for the children’s care and rehabilitation.
Additional survivors have recorded statements before a Special Court for POCSO Cases.
Police suspect alleged sexual exploitation of minor girls continued for more than two decades, possibly before 2003.
A retrieved message allegedly linked a co-accused to Veeramani and referenced a 2003 incident involving a minor girl’s alleged suicide.
The Central Crime Branch registered an FIR in 2025 after receiving footage from a Teynampet guest house; a court later ordered reinvestigation.
Veeramani and two alleged accomplices face charges under the POCSO and Information Technology Acts, while the CWC awaits a police report.
- Who
- R Veeramani, two alleged accomplices, multiple survivors, the Central Crime Branch, and the Child Welfare Committee.
- What
- An investigation into alleged sexual abuse of minors has expanded after additional survivors gave statements before a special court.
- When
- The FIR was registered in 2025; investigators also referred to an alleged 2003 incident and possible earlier offenses. The reports were published on September 19.
- Where
- The case concerns Chennai, including a guest house in Teynampet; questioning is being conducted inside the Puzhal Prison complex.
- Why
- Newly identified survivors and a retrieved message led investigators to suspect that the alleged abuse continued for more than two decades.
- Primary accused
- R Veeramani, aged 85
- Investigating agency
- Central Crime Branch
- FIR
- Registered in 2025 after police received a USB drive containing footage from a Teynampet guest house
- Reported evidence
- A retrieved text message allegedly referencing a 2003 incident involving a minor girl’s alleged suicide
- Charges
- Provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act and Information Technology Act
- Additional law
- Provisions of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act were added after one survivor was identified as belonging to an SC community
- Child welfare status
- The Child Welfare Committee is awaiting a detailed police report
- Questioning arrangements
- Questioning is being conducted inside the Puzhal Prison complex and video-recorded because of Veeramani’s age and medical condition
Sources
More survivors testify against TN granite baron
TN granite baron POCSO case: Police says probe reveals decades of abuse, CWC yet to receive report
Police Uncover Decades Of Abuse In Veeramani POCSO Case
Sexual abuse: More survivors testify against TN granite baron as probe reveals decades of abuse
