Overview
- R. Veeramani, arrested on August 29, remains in judicial custody with his remand extended to October 9 by a Chennai POCSO court.
- The Special Investigation Team led by ACP P. C. Thenmozhi has been expanded with seven more ACPs and has sought additional DSP‑rank officers to handle a broader inquiry.
- Police say about 15 complainants have come forward and investigators have made further arrests, including a former employee accused of withholding a video that triggered the original FIR.
- The Madras High Court has barred publication of case videos to protect victims and ordered the SIT to issue weekly progress reports while police work to block leaked material online.
- Petitions and political claims allege the February 2026 closure was improper and may have involved large payments, prompting calls for a CBI probe and for senior leaders to be questioned as the probe examines financial, telecom and property records.