The Telangana High Court granted conditional bail to Bandi Bageerath, son of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar, in a POCSO case. The Court imposed strict conditions, including surrendering his passport, executing a bond and refraining from influencing witnesses or tampering with evidence
BRS general secretary RS Praveen Kumar questioned the State government's handling of the Petbasheerabad minor rape case, alleging lapses in protecting the victim’s interests and opposing bail. He demanded a review of the bail order and immediate filing of the charge sheet.
Limited official updates have been issued in the POCSO case against Bandi Bageerath, more than a month after his arrest. Police have not disclosed forensic or charge sheet details, while the investigation continues and public attention remains focused on its progress.
BRS general secretary RS Praveen Kumar accused the Telangana government of attempting to shield BJP leaders in a POCSO case involving a minor girl. He also alleged failures in law and order and demanded action against those revealing the victim’s identity.
Cyberabad police are planning to question several friends of Bandi Bageerath in the ongoing POCSO case after the complainants alleged some were present during instances of abuse. Police may also issue notices to 10 persons accused of attempting to broker a compromise.
Posters targeting Bandi Bageerath, son of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar, appeared across Nizamabad on Friday, labeling him "absconding." The posters follow a POCSO case filed against him, sparking political backlash and public demands for equal legal action regardless of political status
The mother of a minor girl in the POCSO case involving Union Minister of State Bandi Sanjay’s son, Bandi Bageerath, sought a fair investigation and alleged emotional abuse, intimidation, and pressure on the family after approaching the police in May 2026
Deputy Commissioner of Police Ritiraj visited Petbasheerabad police station to oversee the POCSO case against Union Minister Bandi Sanjay’s son. She confirmed a detailed investigation plan, victim re-examination, and assured that justice will be delivered after proper inquiry
An FIR registered by Petbasheerabad police against Sai Bageerath, son of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay, contains allegations of repeated sexual abuse, emotional manipulation and coercion of a minor girl. The complaint also alleges intimidation, circulation of private information and incidents leading to self-harm attempts
BJP State president N Ramchander Rao said the party had no connection with the case involving Union Minister Bandi Sanjay’s son, Bandi Bhageerath. He termed it a family matter, defended Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks and criticised the Congress government over temple incidents.
