Union Minister's Son in Police Custody Amid POCSO Allegations: What You Need to Know

Bageerath, the son of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar, has been granted two days of police custody in a POCSO case. The allegations stem from a complaint by a 17-year-old girl's mother, claiming sexual harassment. Bageerath, who was arrested on May 16, has also filed a counter-complaint against the girl and her family. This case raises significant legal and social implications, making it a focal point of public interest. Read on to learn more about the details and developments surrounding this case.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 26, 2026, 21:56 IST

Court Grants Police Custody in POCSO Case

In a significant development, a local court in Hyderabad has granted police two days of custody for Bageerath, the son of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar, in relation to a POCSO case. The police had initially requested three days, but the court approved a shorter duration starting from May 27.

Bageerath was taken into custody on the evening of May 16 and has since been held at Cherlapally Central Prison after a magistrate remanded him to judicial custody. The Telangana High Court previously denied his request for interim protection against arrest.

The case was initiated on May 8 at the Petbasheerabad police station, following a complaint from the mother of a 17-year-old girl. She accused Bageerath of being in a relationship with her daughter and of sexually harassing her.

After the girl's statement was recorded, more serious charges under the BNS and POCSO Act were added.

In response, Bageerath filed a counter-complaint, claiming that the girl had approached him and invited him to family events and gatherings. He stated that he trusted her family and joined them on visits to religious sites as part of a group.

Bageerath further alleged that after he declined to marry the girl, her family pressured him for money and threatened to file false accusations against him if he refused.