Archive · 25 Sep 2026
Vijay Demands Answers From Stalin Over Veeramani Abuse Case
Vijay, the Tamil Nadu chief minister, criticized MK Stalin and the DMK over a sexual-abuse investigation.
The case concerns R Veeramani, who was arrested with two others.
Police say a child-rights activist brought video footage to them in October 2025.
The footage allegedly showed a minor girl being assaulted.
Police sources said the case had earlier been closed because investigators said there was not enough strong evidence.
A Special POCSO Court later rejected that closure and ordered more investigation.
Police then said they found the survivor and recorded her statement before a magistrate.
Police also said other women who may have been minors at the time were identified and questioned.
Vijay accused MK Stalin and the DMK of concealing the alleged abuse case and questioned possible collusion with the AIADMK.
The case involves Gem Granites chairman R Veeramani, who was arrested with Shanti and Mahendra Simhan in August.
Police said the case began after a child-rights activist submitted alleged assault video footage to the Anti-Vice Squad in October 2025.
Police sources said an earlier FIR was closed under the DMK government for lack of strong evidence, but a Special POCSO Court rejected the closure report.
Police later said the survivor and several other potential victims had been identified and their statements recorded.
- Who
- Tamil Nadu chief minister Vijay criticized MK Stalin, the DMK and the AIADMK over allegations involving R Veeramani, Shanti and Mahendra Simhan.
- What
- The report concerns a reopened investigation into alleged sexual abuse of minor girls and Vijay’s accusations that the matter was previously concealed.
- When
- The case came to police attention in October 2025; Veeramani and the other accused were arrested in August, according to the article.
- Where
- Tamil Nadu, with the alleged offences investigated by state police and considered by a Special POCSO Court.
- Why
- Vijay demanded answers after alleging that the earlier DMK government failed to pursue the case and questioning possible political collusion.
Vijay’s Allegations
Police And Court Developments
Handling of the earlier case
Vijay’s Allegations
Vijay alleged that the crime and its history were buried under the previous DMK regime and questioned whether the DMK and AIADMK had colluded.
Police And Court Developments
Police sources said the FIR was not followed by an arrest under the DMK government and that the case was closed because investigators cited a lack of strong evidence.
Current investigation
Vijay’s Allegations
Vijay argued that the lack of public explanation from Stalin and the AIADMK raised questions about their conduct in the matter.
Police And Court Developments
The Special POCSO Court rejected the closure report, ordered further investigation, and police said they recorded statements from the survivor and other potential victims.
- Main accused
- R Veeramani, chairman of Gem Granites
- Other arrested people
- Shanti and her husband, Mahendra Simhan
- Police notification
- A child-rights activist reportedly submitted a pen drive containing alleged assault footage in October 2025.
- Earlier case status
- Police sources said an FIR was registered but the case was closed under the DMK government for lack of strong evidence.
- Court action
- The Special POCSO Court rejected the closure report and ordered further investigation.
- Investigation update
- Police said the survivor was traced and her statement was recorded before a magistrate.
- Political context
- Vijay made the remarks during campaigning for an October 6 bypoll.