Granite Mogul Veeramani Arrested in Shocking Minor Sexual Assault Case
Granite Mogul Veeramani Arrested in Shocking Minor Sexual Assault Case
R. Veeramani, 84-year-old owner of Gem Granites, has been arrested and remanded in a serious case involving the sexual abuse of minor girls. Get the full details on this developing story.
In a significant development, R. Veeramani, the 84-year-old owner of the prominent 'Gem Granites' company, has been arrested in connection with the sexual assault of minor girls. He was produced before a judicial magistrate of the Special POCSO Court in Chennai on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, and subsequently remanded to judicial custody until October 21.
The case stems from a complaint alleging the sexual abuse of a minor girl, originally filed within the Madurai police jurisdiction. Madurai police spearheaded the arrest of Veeramani, who has also faced arrest in several other cases handled by the Chennai City Police.
The details pertaining to this specific case have been officially handed over to the court, initiating legal proceedings under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
This arrest sends a strong message regarding the commitment to safeguarding children and holding powerful individuals accountable.
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