POCSO case: Bandi Sai Bageerath skips police questioning again

The investigation into a POCSO case against Bandi Sai Bageerath intensified after he failed to appear before Pet-Basheerabad police for questioning for the second time. The suspect had earlier sought additional time and has now moved the Telangana High Court for anticipatory bail.

Hyderabad: The investigation into the POCSO case against union Minister Bandi Sanjay’s son Bandi Sai Bageerath intensified on Friday, after the suspect, yet again failed to appear before Pet-Basheerabad police for questioning for the second time.

Police had issued a notice directing Bageerath to appear before the investigating officer in connection with the case registered under the POCSO Act and provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita on May 13.

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However, instead of appearing earlier this week, he had sent a written request seeking additional time, citing personal reasons and the need to collect documents. Despite that extension request, he did not turn up on Friday as well.
The case was registered on May 8 after the mother of a minor girl lodged a complaint alleging that Bhageerath sexually assaulted her daughter. Investigating officials later added more serious sections after recording the survivor’s statement.

Police sources said the probe is being closely monitored by senior officials, while the suspect has moved the Telangana High Court seeking anticipatory bail.