Before pen drive, a 2024 complaint: As SIT formed is Veeramani sexual abuse case, more revelations

A public interest litigation (PIL) petition has been filed in the Madras High Court, requesting the transfer of the investigation into alleged sexual assault cases involving a granite baron named R. Veeramani from the local police to either the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) or a Special Investigation Team (SIT). The petition, filed by Senior Counsel N.L.

Rajah, claims that the initial investigation conducted by the Greater Chennai City police did not lead to the identification of the victims or the arrest of the accused. The case was registered on October 7, 2025, after a child rights worker handed over a video of sexual abuse to the police. The investigation has since progressed, resulting in the arrest of Veeramani and two of his co-accused, but the petitioner argues that the media and public have sensationalized and politicized the case, creating confusion and prejudice.

The petitioner also requested the court to direct the press, media, and public to stop disseminating any related images, screenshots, videos, or content. Additionally, Justice V. Lakshminarayanan agreed to hear an urgent writ petition from Tulir Charitable Trust, asking the Tamil Nadu government, State police, and certain television channels to identify, remove, and disable access to Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Material (CSEAM) to protect the privacy and safety of the victims.