The DGP’s order, dated September 24, names four women officers to lead the investigation: P C Thenmozhi, Disha Mittal, J Mutharasi and V V Geethanjali. Each carries a senior rank—Additional Commissioner, Joint Commissioner, Superintendent and Deputy Commissioner—ensuring a blend of experience and gender representation. The team reports directly to Chennai Police Commissioner A Amalraj, marking a rare institutional commitment to gender‑balanced oversight.
Veeramani, 84, has been in judicial custody since August 29. The POCSO Special Court, after a video‑conference appearance before Special Judge S Padma, extended his remand until October 9, citing ongoing investigations. The extension follows the original remand period that was due to expire on Friday, underscoring the court’s willingness to maintain strict control over a high‑profile suspect.
The creation of the SIT follows a history of police inaction after a complaint lodged in November 2024. Two senior IPS officers, including former city police chief A Arun, were relieved of duty and placed on compulsory wait. Political parties across the spectrum, along with civil society groups, have called for stringent punishment, amplifying pressure on the investigative machinery.
With the SIT now operational, investigators will review evidence, interview witnesses and compile a report for the court. The next phase will see the team submit preliminary findings within the statutory period, while the court remains poised to adjust custody terms as the investigation unfolds. The case has already reshaped public perception of accountability in Tamil Nadu’s granite industry.