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- Police initially sought to close the sexual assault case against industrialist R Veeramani citing blurry video evidence.
- A Pocso court rejected this closure request in February 2026.
- Investigators later uncovered additional digital evidence and identified further victims following searches of properties in Teynampet and Chennai.
- The accused was arrested in August 2026 after authorities established links to historical cases dating back to 2003.
- This case highlights ongoing judicial scrutiny of systemic exploitation allegations involving vulnerable minors.
What to watch next
- Ongoing forensic analysis of seized digital items
- Further court hearings regarding the sexual assault charges
- Potential discovery of additional victims from the identified networks
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