The Central Crime Branch (CCB) of Tamil Nadu has summoned three police officers who handled the original investigation into child sexual abuse allegations against Gem Granites businessman R Veeramani, seeking answers for why the case was recommended for closure after a complaint was registered in October 2025. The development marks a significant escalation as the renewed inquiry now turns its lens on the conduct of the officers who first dealt with the matter.

Officers Summoned for Questioning

Assistant Commissioner Yasmin, who served in the anti-vice unit, along with Inspector Mahesh Kumar and Inspector Rajalakshmi, have been directed to appear before investigators for questioning. The CCB is expected to examine how the original complaint was assessed, what evidence was or was not collected, and what grounds were cited for submitting a closure report. It is important to note that being summoned does not, by itself, establish misconduct — no findings against the three officers have been announced.

How the Case Was Reopened

A complaint against Veeramani was first registered in October 2025, but the investigating team subsequently sought to close the matter. The court declined to accept that conclusion and directed a fresh investigation. The judicial refusal to rubber-stamp the closure report proved to be the turning point that changed the entire course of this case. The renewed inquiry ultimately led to multiple arrests.

Arrests Made So Far

Veeramani was arrested under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act over allegations of sexually abusing minors and is currently lodged in Puzhal prison. Police also arrested Shanthi and her husband Mahendra Simhan on allegations that they facilitated the abuse. Additionally, Veeramani's former aide Ganesan has been arrested and remanded in custody. All those arrested face allegations at this stage, and the matter remains subject to ongoing investigation and court proceedings.

Scale of Alleged Abuse Under Scrutiny

Investigators are also examining claims that the abuse allegedly began as early as 2003 and continued for approximately 23 years — a duration and scope that, according to reports, remain under investigation and have not been established by a court. Police have not publicly disclosed the number of alleged victims or incidents covered by those claims. The CCB faces the dual task of establishing the facts behind the allegations against Veeramani and determining the reasons the earlier inquiry was recommended for closure.

What Happens Next

The questioning of the three officers could clarify whether material evidence was overlooked, whether relevant investigative leads were not pursued, or whether there were documented grounds for the closure recommendation. The case has drawn considerable public attention precisely because the court's intervention reversed what might otherwise have been the end of the matter. The CCB's findings on both the abuse allegations and the original investigation's conduct are expected to shape subsequent proceedings.