# Stalin rejects claims of shielding Veeramani in POCSO case

2026-09-24T19:46:37+00:00 | Politics | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 3 independent outlets

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin has rejected allegations that the DMK government shielded granite baron R Veeramani in a POCSO case, calling the claims 'false and defamatory'. India Today reports that TVK leaders accused the previous DMK government of trying to protect Veeramani despite an FIR filed last year. The case involves allegations of sexual abuse of minors, with more than seven survivors identified so far. The case came to light in October 2025 after an NGO handed a pen drive to Chennai Police showing alleged assault of a minor. India Today says an initial closure report was rejected by a special POCSO court, which ordered further investigation. NDTV reports Stalin said Veeramani, his abettors, and anyone who protected him must face maximum punishment. Stalin also accused the TVK government of not acting on complaints against its own MLAs and using the case as a tool in a by-election, as per The Hindu. He said securing justice for the minor girls should be the sole objective.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

India Today provides the most detailed account of the allegations, including TVK's criticism of delayed arrest, while NDTV and The Hindu focus on Stalin's denial. India Today and The Hindu report Stalin's counter-allegations against TVK for inaction on complaints against its own leaders. The coverage is neutral, with each outlet reporting the duelling claims without endorsing either side. The next development will be the POCSO court's proceedings on the expanded investigation.

## Coverage

- indiatoday.in (neutral report) <https://www.indiatoday.in/india/tamil-nadu/story/r-veeramani-pocso-case-stalin-denies-dmk-shield-tamil-nadu-probe-3002323-2026-09-24?utm_source=rss>
  Leads with Stalin's denial, then details allegations from both sides
- ndtv.com (neutral report) <https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/no-orders-were-issued-to-shield-r-veeramani-under-dmk-mk-stalin-12094290#publisher=newsstand>
  Brief factual quote from Stalin, no added context
- thehindu.com (neutral report) <https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/veeramani-case-stalin-says-dmk-regime-did-not-protect-anyone/article71505742.ece>
  Leads with Stalin's statement, includes his counter-allegations

Tags: DMK, MK Stalin, R Veeramani, Tamil Nadu, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
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