Tamil Nadu police seek passport freeze for businessman in POCSO case

Tamil Nadu police are attempting to freeze the passport of businessman N Prakash, who is accused of assisting industrialist R Veeramani in covering up crimes. Prakash has reportedly fled the country, prompting authorities to seek measures to impound his passport and facilitate his return to India.

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to probe the POCSO Act cases, which were initiated after the recovery of a pen drive containing videos of sexual offences. So far, eight individuals, including the primary accused Veeramani, have been arrested and lodged in Puzhal Central Prison.

Authorities have issued a Look Out Circular (LOC) to prevent other associated accused from fleeing abroad. Eight cases related to the POCSO Act have been registered against Veeramani and others. Police have also invoked the Goondas Act against Veeramani and two other suspects, Shanthi and Mahendra Simhan.