Tamil Nadu police form special team to probe Gem Granite founder sexual assault case

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to probe the sexual assault case involving Gem Granite founder Veeramani. Following orders from DGP Magesh Kumar Agarwal, the SIT aims to ensure a rapid and impartial investigation into allegations that the 84-year-old founder sexually abused young girls from impoverished backgrounds for over two decades.

To maintain sensitivity and protect the victims, the investigation has expanded to include six additional female Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs) from various districts, including Chennai, Tamparam, Avadi, Tiruvallur, Kanchipuram, and Chengalpattu. The investigation follows the arrests of Veeramani's assistant, Shanthi, her husband Mahendra Simkan, and another assistant, Ganesan.

Police have conducted searches at the residence of the accused assistant, Shanthi, in Thenambakkam, seizing additional obscene videos related to Veeramani and several documents that may serve as further evidence. The case has also drawn scrutiny regarding previous allegations of inaction by police officers and claims that individuals used recorded videos of the abuse to extort money from the accused.