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SIT Investigating Role of Top Police Officers in Gem Veermani Case
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News18•07-10-2026, 17:23
SIT Investigating Role of Top Police Officers in Gem Veermani Case
- •Varahi filed a petition in the Madras High Court seeking a CBI transfer, alleging police failure to investigate due to former Police Commissioner Arun's interference.
- •The petition alleged that up to 40 crore rupees changed hands to close the case involving Gem Veermani and Shanthi.
- •Following High Court orders, Varahi's counsel submitted evidence to the Special Investigation Team on October 1 and 6.
- •The SIT filed a status report confirming significant progress and stating that the role of high-ranking police officials is under active investigation.
- •Justice V. Lakshminarayanan granted time for the police to file the next phase report and adjourned the hearing to October 26.
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The Special Investigation Team informed the Madras High Court that it is investigating the role of high-ranking police officials in the Gem Veermani case.
Varahi petitioned the High Court to transfer the case to the CBI, alleging police failure to properly investigate due to former Police Commissioner Arun's interference and claiming that up to 40 crore rupees changed hands to close the case.
Justice V. Lakshminarayanan granted the police side time to file their next phase report and adjourned the hearing of the case to October 26.
