CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu govt on Friday appointed three advocates as special public prosecutors (SPPs) to conduct the prosecution in eight cases investigated by the special investigation team (SIT) of the Central Crime Branch (CCB), Greater Chennai Police, and other related cases under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.The advocates appointed were K R Sankaran, M Sandhiya, and Swami Subramanian.They were assigned to prosecute SIT CCB cases registered by the Anti-Vice Squad-I team, besides any other related cases or matters investigated by the SIT.The appointment was issued through a govt order under Section 32(1) of the POCSO Act, 2012. The GO was issued after a recommendation from the commissioner of police, Greater Chennai Police, through a letter dated Nov 4, 2026.
