Former Chennai Police Commissioner A Arun and six other police officers have been named as accused in a case linked to Gem Granites founder R Veeramani. The development follows an FIR filed by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) investigating allegations connected to a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act against Veeramani, according to police sources.
Among the officers named in the FIR is former Anti-Vice Squad Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) M A Yasmin. The SIT has filed its first complaint against the seven officers as part of its investigation into the allegations. The complaint is expected to help investigators examine the role of the officials and their actions in connection with the case.
The involvement of a former Chennai Police Commissioner and other police officials has brought fresh attention to the investigation. The case has raised questions about the actions taken by the officers in relation to the allegations involving Veeramani. However, being named as an accused in an FIR does not mean that the individuals have been found guilty.
Police sources said the investigation is continuing, and the legal proceedings are still at an early stage. The SIT is expected to examine the available evidence and gather further information before taking the next steps. Further developments in the case will depend on the findings of the investigation.
The case has become a significant development due to the involvement of senior police officials and the serious nature of the allegations under the POCSO Act.