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Crime
Fifth POCSO Case Filed Against R Veeramani and His Aides
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 04 Oct 2026, 07:18 AM
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A fifth case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act has been registered against R Veeramani and several of his aides, according to the New Indian Express.
Police have lodged a fifth case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act against R Veeramani and a number of his aides. The filing, reported by the New Indian Express, adds to a series of investigations that have already seen four separate POCSO complaints linked to the same individual.
The latest charge sheet alleges further violations of the 2012 law, which criminalises sexual abuse of minors. While the exact details of the alleged offences have not been disclosed, the authorities have indicated that the investigation is ongoing and that additional evidence has been collected.
Legal experts note that multiple POCSO cases against a single person can lead to cumulative sentencing, with each conviction carrying a minimum term of three years and a maximum of life imprisonment. The accused are expected to appear before the court in the coming days, where bail and other procedural matters will be decided.
The police have refrained from commenting on the identity of the victims or the specific nature of the allegations, citing the sensitivity of the case and the need to protect the minors involved.
The filing underscores the continued focus of law‑enforcement agencies on enforcing child protection statutes and sending a deterrent signal to potential offenders.
The latest charge sheet alleges further violations of the 2012 law, which criminalises sexual abuse of minors. While the exact details of the alleged offences have not been disclosed, the authorities have indicated that the investigation is ongoing and that additional evidence has been collected.
Legal experts note that multiple POCSO cases against a single person can lead to cumulative sentencing, with each conviction carrying a minimum term of three years and a maximum of life imprisonment. The accused are expected to appear before the court in the coming days, where bail and other procedural matters will be decided.
The police have refrained from commenting on the identity of the victims or the specific nature of the allegations, citing the sensitivity of the case and the need to protect the minors involved.
The filing underscores the continued focus of law‑enforcement agencies on enforcing child protection statutes and sending a deterrent signal to potential offenders.