Minor survivor identifies granite baron Veeramani in prison parade

A minor survivor of sexual abuse has identified granite businessman R Veeramani during a prisoner identification parade at Tamil Nadu's Puzhal Central Prison, a breakthrough in an investigation involving eight POCSO Act cases. The Greater Chennai Police intensified their probe, searching properties associated with the accused, tracking a fugitive businessman abroad, and apprehending a security guard who allegedly knew about children visiting Veeramani's residence but didn't report it.

Nine individuals have been arrested so far, including Veeramani, Shanthi, Mahendra Simhan, Lazar, Ganesan, Babu, Parthiban and Sakthivel. The security guard, Seenu, was detained for allegedly being aware of children at the property without informing authorities. Veeramani was arrested in three additional cases, while Shanthi, Mahendra Simhan, and Lazar were taken into custody in another.

Police also searched Ganesan's home and Shanthi's dance school. K Prakash, son of Southern Railway union leader N Kanniah, is under investigation for assisting Veeramani in covering up his offenses. He has allegedly fled abroad, and efforts are underway to revoke his passport and bring him back to India. The investigation is conducted by a Special Investigation Team, with the Greater Chennai Police's Anti-Human Trafficking Unit leading the earlier arrests.

Police aim to file final reports in the registered cases this week. This story is developing; please check back for updates.