Excavation at Chennai Businessmans Home Amid Child Sexual Abuse Allegations
Chennai police excavate a granite businessmans property following claims of buried childrens bodies linked to sexual abuse cases.
Chennai, November 14 (Daily Kiran) : Chennai police initiated an excavation on Saturday at the residence of granite businessman R. Veeramani in Royapettah. This operation followed allegations made by one of his drivers, who claimed that the remains of children were buried on the property.
The search began in the morning as part of an investigation into multiple cases filed against Veeramani under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. He faces serious accusations of child sexual exploitation.
Authorities have not yet confirmed whether any human remains were discovered during the excavation. The investigation aims to determine the veracity of the driver’s claims regarding the burial of bodies on the premises.
Investigators are also looking into the involvement of Veeramani’s former driver and associates, who may have facilitated bringing children to properties linked to him. Their roles are key aspects being examined by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) assigned to the case.
As part of the ongoing investigation, the SIT has filed a 720-page charge sheet in a special court that hears POCSO cases. This document includes the names of 49 witnesses and pertains to one of seven new cases registered since the establishment of the POCSO Act. These cases stem from complaints made by victims or their mothers, involving allegations of sexual exploitation of nine children. The charge sheet is related to a case filed on September 27, following a complaint from the mother of a minor victim.
According to an official statement, two drivers, Parthiban and Babu, are accused of taking a girl to one of Veeramani’s properties, where the exploitation allegedly occurred.
The SIT’s charge sheet includes provisions not only under the POCSO Act but also under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The charge sheet represents a significant step in legal proceedings related to the September 27 case, while broader investigations are examining other complaints and the involvement of individuals connected to Veeramani.
The excavation at the back of the house introduces a new angle to the investigation. It is hoped that this will shed light on the truth behind the driver’s claims regarding the burial of children and the serious allegations of sexual abuse against Veeramani. Each element of the investigation will require substantiation through evidence.
