Gem Granites Veeramani Case: Chennai Police Restrict Five Suspects from Leaving India

The Greater Chennai Police have issued a Look Out Circular (LOC) against five suspects linked to the POCSO Act case involving R. Veeramani, the owner of Gem Granites. The move aims to prevent them from leaving the country as part of the ongoing investigation.

Police sources indicate that these individuals are believed to have knowledge of documents or information relevant to the cases filed under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act against Veeramani and his associates. A police officer stated, “We have issued the LOC to stop them from fleeing the country. Based on our investigation, they are suspected to be involved in these POCSO cases.”

A Look Out Circular is a measure used by authorities to prevent individuals wanted by law enforcement from entering or leaving the country through official ports. The Bureau of Immigration will enforce this order.

Archana Veeramani, R. Veeramani’s daughter, was briefly detained at Chennai International Airport by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) when she attempted to leave the country. She was questioned regarding her father’s alleged criminal activities and financial transactions aimed at evading police action.

The SIT has also registered an additional POCSO Act case against Veeramani based on a complaint from a victim who accused him of sexual abuse. Along with Veeramani, his associate Shanti and another individual named Lazar were arrested in connection with this case.

To date, eight cases under the POCSO Act and one case of abetment to suicide involving a minor girl from 2004 have been registered against Veeramani and others. Eight accused individuals have been arrested and are currently detained at Puzhal Central Prison.

The SIT plans to soon take into custody Veeramani, Shanti, and her husband Mahendra Simhan for interrogation. They will be presented with the evidence collected during the investigation.

The probe is expected to conclude shortly, after which chargesheets will be submitted to the designated court, as stated by the SIT.