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Gem Granites owner Veeramani and two aides detained under Goondas Act in POCSO case
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 02 Oct 2026, 01:32 PM
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The proprietor of Gem Granites, Veeramani, along with two accomplices, has been taken into custody under the Goondas Act in connection with a POCSO Act investigation.
The owner of the stone‑cutting firm Gem Granites, identified as Veeramani, was arrested along with two alleged accomplices on charges related to a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. Law enforcement officials placed the trio under the provisions of the Goondas Act, a statute that allows for preventive detention of individuals deemed a threat to public order.
Investigators say the POCSO case involves alleged sexual offences against a minor, prompting a swift response from the police. By invoking the Goondas Act, authorities aim to keep the accused in custody without the usual bail procedures, citing concerns over potential tampering with evidence or influencing witnesses.
The police have not disclosed further details about the victim or the specific allegations, citing the sensitivity of the case. The detained individuals will appear before a magistrate within the stipulated time frame, after which the court will decide on continued detention or bail, in accordance with Indian criminal procedure.
Investigators say the POCSO case involves alleged sexual offences against a minor, prompting a swift response from the police. By invoking the Goondas Act, authorities aim to keep the accused in custody without the usual bail procedures, citing concerns over potential tampering with evidence or influencing witnesses.
The police have not disclosed further details about the victim or the specific allegations, citing the sensitivity of the case. The detained individuals will appear before a magistrate within the stipulated time frame, after which the court will decide on continued detention or bail, in accordance with Indian criminal procedure.