Look-out circular against Union minister's son Bandi Sai Bhageerathin POCSO case after court refuses relief for now
A look-out circular has been issued against Bandi Sai Bhageerath, the son of Union minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar, in a POCSO case involving allegations of sexual harassment of a minor. The Telangana high court denied him interim relief while considering his anticipatory bail plea. Investigations are ongoing, with claims of additional victims and allegations of influence on the investigation by Bhageerath's family.
- ▪The case was filed on May 8 under the POCSO Act based on a complaint from the mother of a 17-year-old girl.
- ▪The Telangana high court refused to grant Bhageerath interim relief and will announce its decision on May 21.
- ▪Allegations have emerged that Bhageerath's father is using his influence to affect the investigation.
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- ▪ 'All equal before law': Union minister Bandi Sanjay 'hands over' son to police in POCSO case — Times of India — Top
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Look-out circular against Union minister's son Bandi Sai Bhageerathin POCSO case after court refuses relief for nowCyberabad police issued the look-out circular, and officials said on Saturday that efforts were underway to trace and arrest Bhageerath.Published on: May 16, 2026 5:24 PM ISTBy HT News DeskShare viaCopy link A look-out circular has been issued against Bandi Sai Bhageerath, the son of Union minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar, in connection with a case filed in Hyderabad under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act over allegations of sexually harassing a minor girl.The case was filed on May 8 under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the POCSO Act.
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