India
Chennai police detain Veeramani under Goondas Act
The Hindu··1 Oct
Greater Chennai City Police Commissioner A. Amalraj ordered detention of Gem Granites founder R. Veeramani, 84, and associates Shanthi, 60, and Mahendra Simhan, 63, under the Goondas Act. Police had arrested them in a POCSO case on August 29. Four cases are under investigation. The Commissioner also detained 11 others in separate cases the same day.
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What It Means For You
- Detention under the Goondas Act follows judicial remand and is separate from the criminal cases already registered.
- Police listed a WhatsApp number, 9345319676, for information on affected minors.
- Five tips received on that number are being verified, according to the Commissioner’s office.
What's Happening
- Veeramani and two associates were arrested by the Immoral Trafficking Prevention Unit and lodged at Central Prison, Puzhal.
- Police said investigation continues into suspicious financial transactions linked to the businessman.
- Fourteen people in total received Goondas Act detention orders covering murder, narcotics and sexual offence cases.
What the Police Order Covers
- The Commissioner’s release said the step targets habitual offenders said to disturb public order.
- Two further cases alleged that Veeramani drove minor girls to end their lives after the August arrest.
- Tamil Nadu lists health helpline 104 and Sneha’s suicide prevention line 044-2464 0050 for support.
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