NationalTuesday, 29 September 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
TNPSC Polity & Governance: 22 years later, new POCSO case against ‘Gem’ Veeramani in Chennai probe
A 2004 Chennai case involving a 16-year-old girl has led to a fresh POCSO case in 2026 against ‘Gem’ Veeramani, with an SIT and women police officers handling the probe.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In September 2026, Chennai police registered a fresh POCSO case against ‘Gem’ Veeramani in connection with a 2004 Ice House case involving a 16-year-old girl, after her mother gave a complaint to the Special Investigation Team (SIT).
Key specifics
- The original incident dates to 2004 in the Ice House area of Chennai, involving a 16-year-old girl.
- The girl’s parents had filed a complaint at Ice House police station in 2004, alleging sexual harassment by Veeramani.
- After the 2017 Jallikattu violence, police said the Ice House station records were destroyed in a fire.
- The SIT includes Chennai Central Crime Branch Additional Commissioner Thenmozhi and 4 women police officers, with 6 more women DSPs appointed to assist.
- A public contact number, 9345319676, was announced for complaints and evidence related to the case.
Exam lens
Question type: Polity and governance / criminal law, POCSO Act, SIT, police administration; key facts: 2004, Ice House, 16-year-old girl, 2017 fire, 9345319676. TNPSC may ask which agency investigated, what year the complaint was first filed, and why the case was revived.