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Security guard arrested in industrialist child abuse case for alleged abetment
Authorities have arrested a security guard accused of facilitating access to minors for industrialist R Veeramani in an ongoing child sexual abuse investigation. The guard allegedly detained girls in his quarters before directing them to Veeramani as required.
LSN India ·
Police have taken a security guard into custody on charges of abetting child sexual abuse in connection with allegations against industrialist R Veeramani. According to investigating officials, the guard played a facilitative role in the suspected abuse of minors.
The accused guard allegedly used his position to control access to potential victims, keeping girls in his room before transferring them to Veeramani whenever the industrialist demanded their presence. This gatekeeping function made the guard an essential link in the chain of alleged abuse, leading to formal charges of abetment under relevant provisions of Indian law.
The case has widened following the initial complaint against Veeramani, with authorities now examining the roles of multiple individuals who may have assisted in or enabled the alleged crimes. The security guard's arrest marks a significant development in the investigation as police work to establish the full network of complicity.
The industrialist remains a focal point of the ongoing investigation. Officials have indicated that the probe is continuing and further arrests or charges may follow as evidence is compiled and examined.