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Police search five locations linked to Gem Granites chairman

Source: The Hindu · 23 Sep 2026, 15:32 UTC
Police search five locations linked to Gem Granites chairman
Image: The Hindu · original report

Police have searched five places linked to Gem Granites chairman Veeramani as part of a probe into alleged financial transactions involving him and his associates. Investigators also issued a Look Out Circular against Prakash, son of SRMU general secretary Kannaiah, according to The Hindu.

Police have conducted searches at five locations linked to Gem Granites chairman Veeramani, according to The Hindu. The searches form part of an investigation into financial transactions allegedly carried out by Veeramani and his associates. The supplied report does not specify the locations searched, the dates of the operations or what investigators recovered.

Police have also issued a Look Out Circular against Prakash, who is identified as the son of SRMU general secretary Kannaiah. The available material does not explain Prakash’s alleged connection to the transactions or indicate whether he has been questioned or detained. No further details were provided about the case, the suspected offences, the investigating agency or responses from Veeramani, his associates, Prakash or Kannaiah.

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