Police inspector Mahesh Kumar placed on vacancy reserve - The HinduPublished - October 04, 2026 12:56 am IST - ChennaiInspector C. Mahesh Kumar, who was serving as an investigating officer with the Immoral Trafficking Prevention Unit (ITPU) of the Chennai Police when a complaint was filed against Gem Granites chairman R. Veeramani, has been placed on Vacancy Reserve with immediate effect on administrative grounds, sources said. Mahesh Kumar served as an inspector with the ITPU in 2025 when the complainant had submitted a pen drive containing a video clip of the businessman allegedly sexually assaulting a minor girl.Published - October 04, 2026 12:56 am ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }