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Cyberabad police dispatch teams to Delhi, Karimnagar in hunt for Bandi Sai Bageerath's POCSO case
Cyberabad police sent multiple teams to New Delhi and Karimnagar to trace Bageerath, son of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar, as the POCSO case progresses. He failed to appear for questioning on May 13 and a letter seeking extension circulated on social media; protests erupted outside the Petbasheerabad police station. A high court anticipatory bail petition awaiting May 14 is also noted.
Why It Matters
The case involves a high-profile political family and tests enforcement of POCSO laws and police attendance notices, reflecting public interest and ongoing legal proceedings.
Timeline
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Anticipatory bail petition hearing scheduled for May 14
May 13, 2026
Investigators note that Bageerath may be awaiting the outcome of his anticipatory bail petition filed before the Telangana High Court, which is expected to come up for hearing on May 14.
Protests and posters related to the case
May 13, 2026
Several women's groups staged protests outside the Petbasheerabad police station demanding action in the case. Posters declaring the accused absconding surfaced in Serilingampally urging the public to alert police if they had information about his whereabouts.
Additional team dispatched to Karimnagar after letter
May 13, 2026
Another police team was sent to Karimnagar after the circulated letter seeking extra time to appear before investigators.
Police dispatches teams to Delhi and Karimnagar to trace
May 13, 2026
Cyberabad police had earlier dispatched teams to New Delhi and Karimnagar to trace Bageerath, as the investigation progressed.
Letter circulated on social media
May 13, 2026
A letter purportedly written by the accused seeking additional time to appear began circulating on social media platforms.
Letter seeking extension to appear before investigators
May 13, 2026
In a letter addressed to the Petbasheerabad police station, Bageerath said he was willing to cooperate but cited extremely short notice and personal inconvenience, requesting two additional days to collate documents to aid the investigation before appearing.
Bageerath fails to appear before investigators
May 13, 2026
Bandi Sai Bageerath did not appear before Petbasheerabad police by 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13, as required by a notice issued under BNSS. Investigators were awaiting his presence for questioning in the POCSO case.
Case registered and initial charges filed
May 8, 2026
The case against Bandi Sai Bageerath was registered on May 8 following allegations of sexual assault on a 17-year-old girl. Police initially booked the case under Sections 74 and 75 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Sections 11 read with 12 of the POCSO Act, before later altering the charges to Section 5(l) read with Section 6 of the POCSO Act (aggravated sexual assault).