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Eighth complaint registered against industrialist J M Virmani under POCSO

Minor girl, who was previously only a witness, has levelled new allegations of sexual exploitation

By Capital Kranti desk, Gandhinagar · Editor: Parth Thakkar

9 November 2026, 8:24 am · 1 min read

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The legal troubles of industrialist J M Virmani are mounting as the Chennai Police Anti-Vice Squad has registered an eighth complaint against him under the POCSO Act. In this case, a minor girl has filed a complaint alleging new instances of sexual exploitation, having previously remained merely a witness in the matter. According to a report by India Today, all accused, including Virmani, are currently lodged in Chennai Central Jail.

Investigating authorities have also seized a luxury vehicle associated with the crime. The police have obtained one-day custody of an accused for further interrogation. Meanwhile, the court has ordered interim compensation for the victim. The police are currently in the process of preparing charge sheets for two separate cases.

The investigation and legal proceedings being conducted by the police in this matter are ongoing. Focus is being placed on various aspects of the investigation, including the custody of the accused and the seized vehicle. The new disclosure made by the minor girl in this case has now become the centre of the police investigation.

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