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CM Vijay Accuses DMK of Cover-Up in Veeramani POCSO Case, Stalin Rejects Claims
- •Tamil Nadu CM Vijay has accused the previous DMK government of a cover-up in the R Veeramani POCSO case, intensifying political confrontation.
- •Former Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has rejected the allegations, stating his government did not attempt to shield anyone and called the claims false.
- •Tamil Nadu Police have formed a four-member all-women Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the case and related matters.
- •The Chennai POCSO Special Court has extended Veeramani's judicial custody until October 9.
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Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has accused the previous DMK government of attempting to cover up and shield Gem Granites chairman R. Veeramani in the POCSO case. He claimed that an initial complaint from 2024 was suppressed, a closure report citing insufficient evidence was filed, and extra-judicial settlements involving large sums of money were made to protect the accused.
Former Chief Minister M.K. Stalin rejected the allegations, stating that his government never attempted to shield anyone and that no official orders were issued to protect the accused.
The Chennai POCSO Special Court extended R. Veeramani's judicial custody until October 9. Additionally, the Tamil Nadu Police have formed a four-member all-women Special Investigation Team to investigate the case and related matters, following the court's rejection of an earlier closure report and orders for further inquiry.
