Chennai police are probing a cold case from 2003 involving the suicide of a minor girl allegedly linked to businessman R. Veeramani. The discovery surfaced during a separate POCSO investigation.

  • Businessman R. Veeramani (84) arrested under the POCSO Act.
  • New evidence links him to a minor's suicide dating back to 2003.
  • A rented property in Teynampet was allegedly used as a hub for exploiting minors.

The Greater Chennai Police have reopened a harrowing case from two decades ago. R. Veeramani, a prominent businessman known as 'Gem Granites Veeramani', has been allegedly linked to the death of a minor girl who ended her life in 2003. The connection came to light through digital footprints recovered during a separate investigation into the sexual exploitation of minors.

According to police sources, a message sent by co-accused Shanthi to the prime accused, Veeramani, explicitly stated that a child had committed suicide because of him. Acting on this lead, City Police Commissioner A. Amalraj has constituted a special investigation team to uncover the full extent of the 2003 tragedy.

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Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that this case highlights a systemic failure in reporting crimes against minors and the subsequent power dynamics that allow wealthy individuals to evade justice for decades. The use of recovered digital evidence to solve a 23-year-old cold case sets a significant legal precedent for future investigations.

"The intersection of modern digital forensics and old-case testimonials is becoming the most potent weapon for the judiciary in solving cold cases."

The current legal proceedings began on October 7, 2025, after a pen drive containing a video of a minor being sexually assaulted was handed over to the Anti-Vice Squad. Identification of the perpetrator in the video led directly to Veeramani. Further investigation revealed a sinister pattern of operation.

Police allege that Veeramani rented a residence in Teynampet and entrusted its management to Shanthi and her husband, Mahendra Simhan. The premises were allegedly used to bring in several minor girls for the purpose of sexual assault. All three accused were remanded in judicial custody on Saturday.

Did You Know?: The POCSO Act of 2012 provides for stringent punishments and special courts to ensure the protection of children from sexual abuse and exploitation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What are the primary charges against R. Veeramani?
He is charged under the POCSO Act for sexual exploitation and is being investigated for his link to a minor's suicide in 2003.

Q2: How did the police find the link to the 2003 case?
The link was discovered through messages exchanged between the accused, which were uncovered during the investigation of a video found on a pen drive.