India, Nov. 2 -- The Special Investigation Team (SIT), probing industrialist R Veeramani's alleged sexual assaults of girls over the years, is moving to get the passport of Prakash, one of the key accused in the case, impounded and have him extradited, as he is absconding and is believed to be in the United Kingdom (UK), people aware of the matter said.

Prakash has been identified as one of the people involved in financial transactions, including with police personnel, to help Veeramani, 84, evade arrest in the case.

A lookout circular has been issued against five accused to prevent them from escaping overseas. "Prakash, who assisted Veeramani to conceal the crimes, has fled overseas. Action is being taken to impound his passport and ex...