"pocso-case"

Film Nagar police registered a POCSO case against a resident for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor girl and blackmailing her using private photographs. Police have launched an investigation, while the victim and her family are receiving counselling support from the authorities

A day of rumours and speculation over the whereabouts of Shabad murder suspect Raj Kumar ended after police confirmed he was found dead in Penjarla village. Investigators continue probing the circumstances surrounding his death and the six murders.

Police have recovered a selfie video allegedly recorded by Raj Kumar a day before the six murders. Investigators are verifying the recording, which may provide key insights into his state of mind before the killings and his subsequent death.

Raj Kumar, the prime accused in the murder of six persons in Shabad, was found dead under suspicious circumstances in Penjarla village. A pesticide bottle was recovered near the body, with police awaiting the postmortem report to confirm the exact cause of death

The prime suspect in the Shabad killings, Raj Kumar, remained absconding for a second consecutive day despite an intensive police search. Ten special teams have been deployed, while police are also investigating reports that he may have attempted suicide

The brutal murder of six people in Shabad has sparked public outrage and allegations of police negligence. Locals claim timely arrest of the prime suspect in an earlier POCSO case could have averted the tragedy. Two officers face disciplinary actio

BRS leader RS Praveen Kumar accused the Congress government of failing to control rising POCSO cases in Telangana, citing the Shabad killings and Petbasheerabad case as examples. He demanded Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy’s resignation, alleging negligence in law and order and weak prosecution against accused persons.

Former minister T Harish Rao blamed the Congress government and police for failing to prevent the Shabad multiple murders, alleging negligence in handling a prior POCSO case against accused B Raj Kumar. He demanded Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s resignation, compensation for the lone survivor, and immediate arrest of the accused.

Relatives of victims in the Shabad murder case accused police of negligence, claiming repeated complaints and appeals for protection were ignored and it emboldened the suspect Rajkumar to commit the brutal killings.

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

Telangana Police opposed the regular bail plea of accused Bandi Sai Bhageerath in a POCSO case before the High Court, arguing that the allegations are serious, the victim is a minor, and granting bail could hamper the investigation and influence witnesses

The Telangana High Court directed the State to file its response in the bail plea of Bandi Sai Bhageerath, who is accused in a POCSO case, and adjourned the matter to Friday. Bhageerath remains in judicial remand after surrendering on June 25

A POCSO court in Rajendranagar convicted a 56-year-old bangle shop owner for sexually assaulting an 11-year-old boy in 2022 and sentenced him to three years of rigorous imprisonment. The court also imposed a fine and awarded compensation to the victim.

Bandi Sai Bhageerath, son of Union Minister of State for Home Bandi Sanjay Kumar, has approached the Telangana High Court seeking regular bail in a POCSO case. He claimed innocence, termed the case politically motivated and said he had cooperated with the investigation

A Fast Track Court in LB Nagar sentenced a 25-year-old man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment in a POCSO case. The court also imposed a fine and compensation after convicting him for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a minor following a full trial.

A fast-track special court in Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, sentenced a 22-year-old food delivery executive to three years' imprisonment for stalking and sexually harassing a minor girl under the pretext of marriage.

Thousands of protesters marched in Kohima demanding speedy justice in sexual harassment and rape cases. The rally highlighted delays in cases involving suspended IAS officer Reny Wilfred and other crimes against women and children, calling for timely trials and accountability

The Karnataka High Court expressed concern over anticipatory bail granted to Lingayat seer Vachananda Swamiji in a POCSO case, noting it was issued before formal registration of the complaint. The court issued notice to the accused and posted the matter for June 23

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.

A youth named Ch Rajesh was booked under the POCSO Act, SC/ST Atrocities Act, and rape charges in Bhadrachalam. He allegedly lured a 15-year-old private school student to a local lodge and sexually assaulted her on Saturday