R. Veeramani booked for abetting suicide of minor in 2004
Chennai Police also book third case against the octogenarian businessmen under the POCSO Act
The Greater Chennai Police have charged R. Veeramani, owner of Gem Granites, with abetting the suicide of a minor girl in 2004, according to police sources. The case has been investigated under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, as well. Veeramani's associate, Shanti, and others are also under scrutiny.
The minor girl's suicide came to light when police accessed a message from Shanti to Veeramani, asking if he remembered his involvement in the girl's death. A special investigation team was formed to verify the message's authenticity and identify the victim. The girl's mother filed a complaint alleging sexual abuse by Veeramani and her daughter's subsequent suicide.
She claimed that despite lodging a complaint with local police, no action was taken. Police sources stated that there were claims that Veeramani allegedly provided ₹1 lakh to the family or their close relatives twice. The Special Investigation Team is verifying these claims. Police Commissioner A. Amalraj reviewed the case's progress on Wednesday evening, along with the Special Investigation Team officers.
The investigation is also probing the financial transactions of the accused and others suspected to be involved. Police froze a bank balance exceeding ₹20 crore linked to a suspect. Assistance for overcoming suicidal thoughts can be sought through the State's health helpline 104 and Sneha’s suicide prevention helpline 044-2464 0050.
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