TVK ministers accuse previous govt of covering up Veeramani case, DMK hits back
Tamil Nadu law minister CTR Nirmal Kumar on Monday assured a thorough probe into the Pocso case against granite baron R Veeramani and two others, who are accused of sexually abusing multiple minors from impoverished backgrounds at a guest house in Teynampet systematically over multiple decades
Tamil Nadu Law Minister CTR Nirmal Kumar pledged on Monday to conduct a thorough investigation into the Pocso case against granite magnate R Veeramani and two others accused of systematically sexually abusing minors over decades at a Teynampet guest house. Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay directed investigators to speed up the probe that same day. Kumar accused the previous DMK regime of covering up the case by allegedly halting the investigation despite video evidence of the sexual assaults.
On October 6, 2025, a child rights activist delivered a pen drive containing the footage to Chennai Police’s Central Crime Branch’s Anti-Vice Squad, prompting the registration of a case. Law Minister Nirmal Kumar further questioned why the case remained unaddressed, asserting that Stalin knew the industrialist involved and must answer for the lapses during the previous regime.
DMK’s Aadhav Arjuna also addressed the allegations, stating the chief minister had ordered swift action against crimes against women and children. He accused the previous DMK government of allowing a "compromised police force" to protect favored industrialists and party members. DMK Law Wing Secretary N R Elango firmly denied the accusations, demanding Kumar substantiate his claims or face legal consequences. Elango emphasized that if bribery was involved, appropriate action would be taken against the officials implicated.
Furthermore, Elango noted that if the DMK government had evidence of such misconduct, action would be taken against the implicated officials. He warned Kumar’s allegations were an attempt to shield the accused and protect the government from political pressure, alleging that the minister’s statement was issued to further the accused.
Elango pointed out that 219 sexual crimes were reported since the TVK government took office in May. CPI(M) state secretary P Shanmugham questioned the lack of action during the previous DMK regime, specifically asking for details on the officials or police officers who allegedly prevented the investigation.
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