Overview

• U. Sagayam, whose 2014–15 probe exposed a Rs 1 lakh crore illegal granite mining scam, continues to face death threats after his police protection was withdrawn in 2023.
• The Tamil Nadu DGP has assured that adequate police protection will be reinstated to ensure Sagayam's safety ahead of his testimony.
• A special court has directed Sagayam to testify via videoconference on June 6, citing security concerns that prevented his in-person appearance.
• Sagayam has written to the Madras High Court and state authorities seeking formalized security, highlighting threats and past murders of whistleblowers.
• The granite scam investigation, involving powerful mafias and systemic corruption, remains one of Tamil Nadu's most high-profile corruption cases.