KTR accuses Revanth Reddy, Bandi Sanjay of conspiring to shield POCSO accused son
Synopsis
BRS working president KTR has levelled some of the sharpest allegations yet in the Bandi Bhageerath POCSO case — accusing Telangana CM Revanth Reddy and Union Minister Bandi Sanjay of a cross-party conspiracy to shield the accused for nine days, intimidate the victim's family, and suppress media coverage. The claim that the accused was sheltered in a hospital linked to the CM's associate, if substantiated, could significantly escalate the political and legal fallout.
Key Takeaways
BRS working president K.
Rama Rao on 22 May alleged that CM Revanth Reddy and Union Minister Bandi Sanjay conspired to shield POCSO accused Bandi Bhageerath for nine days .
KTR alleged the accused was arrested only after the Telangana High Court refused to grant bail.
The BRS leader claimed the victim's family was intimidated, a counter-case was filed against them, and the minor girl was made to wait at a police station until midnight.
KTR alleged the accused was sheltered in a hospital owned by a close associate of the Chief Minister and demanded a government inquiry.
He questioned a reported contradiction in Bandi Sanjay's stance — denying any connection to his son in court while publicly claiming he personally handed him over to police.
KTR demanded accountability from media outlets that published alleged 'honey trap' reports targeting the victim's family.
Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president K. T. Rama Rao on Friday, 22 May alleged that Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy conspired with Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay to protect the minister's son, Bandi Bhageerath, who is accused in a POCSO case. Speaking at a press conference in Hyderabad, Rama Rao held the Chief Minister — who also holds the home portfolio — directly responsible for shielding the accused for nine days.
Key Allegations Against the Chief Minister
Rama Rao, widely known as KTR, alleged that the state government not only shielded the accused but also intimidated the victim's family, filed a counter-case against them, and forced the minor girl to stand at a police station until midnight when she arrived with her parents to report the offence. He described these actions as a direct failure of the state's duty under its home minister, who is also the Chief Minister.
KTR further alleged that Bandi Bhageerath was arrested only after the Telangana High Court categorically refused to grant bail — characterising the arrest as a last-resort move rather than proactive policing. He said the Chief Minister's cited excuse — that police were occupied due to the Prime Minister's visit — was 'absurd.'
The Nine-Day Shelter Claim
According to Rama Rao, reports indicate that the accused was sheltered for nine days in a hospital allegedly owned by a close associate of Chief Minister Revanth Reddy. He demanded a government inquiry into this claim and challenged both Bandi Sanjay and the Chief Minister to deny it on record. KTR asserted that no other instance exists in the country where an accused in a POCSO case evaded arrest for such a duration.
He also highlighted what he described as a contradiction in Bandi Sanjay's position: the Union Minister reportedly told courts he had no connection to his son, yet publicly claimed credit for personally surrendering him to the police.
Counter-Case and Media Suppression Charges
KTR demanded accountability from media outlets that published reports alleging a 'honey trap' against the victim's family, calling such coverage baseless. He questioned whether Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and Union Minister Bandi Sanjay personally contacted media offices to suppress coverage of the case — an allegation that has not been independently verified.
He challenged both leaders to identify who orchestrated the filing of the counter-case, which he said was designed to discredit the victim's family after the alleged offence became public.
BRS Position and Political Context
Rama Rao said the BRS had deliberately stayed silent on the matter out of sensitivity toward the minor victim and had not sought to politicise it. He stated he was compelled to respond only after the Chief Minister publicly criticised the party over the case at a press conference on Thursday. This comes amid an already fractious political climate in Telangana between the ruling Congress government and the BRS opposition, with both sides trading accusations across multiple fronts in recent weeks.
The case is expected to remain a flashpoint in Telangana politics, with the High Court's continued oversight likely to shape the pace of further developments.
Point of View
And the timing is deliberate. The more substantive allegation is the nine-day shelter claim and the reported hospital link to a CM associate; if that thread holds up under scrutiny, it moves this from a political spat to a potential criminal accountability question. The contradiction KTR surfaces in Bandi Sanjay's position — disowning his son in court, then taking credit for surrendering him — is the kind of factual inconsistency that courts and investigators will find hard to ignore. What is missing from all sides is a clear, verified account of where the accused was during those nine days.
NationPress
10 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the POCSO case involving Bandi Bhageerath?
Bandi Bhageerath, son of Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay, is accused in a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act in Telangana. He was reportedly arrested only after the Telangana High Court refused to grant him bail, following an alleged nine-day delay in his apprehension.
What has KTR alleged against CM Revanth Reddy?
BRS working president K. T. Rama Rao has alleged that Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, who also holds the home portfolio, conspired with Union Minister Bandi Sanjay to shield the accused for nine days, intimidated the victim's family, filed a counter-case against them, and attempted to suppress media coverage of the incident.
Where was the accused allegedly sheltered during the nine days?
According to KTR, reports indicate the accused was sheltered in a hospital allegedly owned by a close associate of Chief Minister Revanth Reddy. KTR has demanded a government inquiry into this claim; the allegation has not been independently verified.
Why did BRS break its silence on this case?
KTR stated that the BRS had deliberately avoided commenting on the matter out of sensitivity toward the minor victim. He said the party was compelled to respond after Chief Minister Revanth Reddy publicly criticised the BRS at a press conference on Thursday.
What contradiction has KTR pointed out regarding Bandi Sanjay?
KTR highlighted that Bandi Sanjay reportedly told courts he has no connection to his son, yet publicly stated that he personally handed his son over to the police. KTR has demanded an explanation for this apparent inconsistency.
