‘Gem Granites’ Veeramani case: Police officer in SIT requests recusal; BJP seeks transfer of probe to CBI
Deputy Commissioner V.V. Geethanjali, a member of the Special Investigation Team probing the Gem Granites Veeramani POCSO case, has asked to be removed from the team, citing her earlier role in the initial inquiry. The BJP has demanded that the investigation be handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation. The request was submitted to police officials, while opposition leaders argue the probe lacks impartiality.