BJP calls for CBI probe after SIT officer seeks recusal in Veeramani case

The Bharatiya Janata Party has called for a Central Bureau of Investigation inquiry into the sexual assault case involving ‘Gem Granites’ R. Veeramani in Tamil Nadu. BJP spokesperson Narayanan Thirupathy made the demand on Wednesday, according to the report, after saying that V.V.

Geethanjali, a deputy commissioner of police in the Greater Chennai Police, had requested to recuse herself from the all-woman Special Investigation Team handling the case. Geethanjali had previously been involved in the initial investigation while serving with the Central Crime Branch. That earlier involvement was carried out under the supervision of A.

Arun, who was then Chennai police commissioner. Thirupathy said the officer’s request raised concerns about the independence and fairness of the current investigation. He argued that a transfer to the CBI would be appropriate if senior police officials may have influenced the handling of the case.

The BJP spokesperson alleged that the case could have been diluted or concluded prematurely by high-ranking police officials. He therefore urged the Tamil Nadu government to immediately request a CBI inquiry. The supplied report does not state whether the State government has accepted the demand, nor does it provide a response from the police, Mr.

Veeramani or other parties connected to the investigation. The reported recusal request and the BJP’s call for a transfer remain the developments identified in the material.