Left organisations demand strict action in high profile POCSO case - The HinduUpdated - September 25, 2026 07:16 pm IST - MADURAIMembers of Left organisations stage a protest in Madurai on Friday. | Photo Credit: G. MOORTHYMembers of the Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI), Students’ Federation of India (SFI), All India Democratic Women’s Association (AIDWA), Tamil Nadu Untouchability Eradication Front (TNUEF), and the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU), carried out a protest here on Friday demanding an unsparing, strict legal action against all individuals implicated in the child abuse allegations.The protest drew sharp focus on the high-profile Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) case involving Gem Granites founder R. Veeramani.AIDWA district secretary V. Jenniammal noted that the allegations against the granite industrialist first surfaced in late 2025, lamenting that early administrative laxity and police inaction allowed the gravity of the situation to escalate.The protesters stressed that the law must apply impartially, demanding that regardless of whether the accused holds immense economic power as industrialists or high-level political backing, they must face severe legal consequences.Further, demands were raised to probe any law-enforcement officials or associates alleged to have aided or shielded the accused during the initial stages of the investigation.In addition to demanding a rigorous and expansive investigation into the child abuse ring, the platform also condemned the State’s proposed initiative to attach food courts to TASMAC retail liquor outlets, citing worsening social and public health impacts amid rising alcohol consumption.The protesters asserted that civil society and mass organisations will continue to pressure authorities until absolute justice is secured for the survivors and child safety is strictly enforced across Tamil Nadu.Published - September 25, 2026 07:13 pm 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 }