ADGP‑rank IPS officer named accused in Veeramani POCSO case, reports Deccan Herald

The Deccan Herald has disclosed that an Indian Police Service officer holding the rank of Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) has been named as an accused in the Veeramani case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The report does not provide further details about the nature of the allegations or the stage of investigation. No official comment from the police department or the accused has been released at this time. The naming of a senior officer in a POCSO case is expected to draw significant public and legal scrutiny. Authorities are likely to proceed with formal inquiries as mandated by law.