Bandi Sanjay's son arrested in POCSO case after confessing assault on minor
Synopsis
The son of a sitting Union Minister of State for Home Affairs has been arrested and remanded to two weeks of judicial custody after confessing to sexually assaulting a minor — a case that tested Cyberabad Police's resolve across a multi-city manhunt before a midnight statement confirmed the arrest.
Key Takeaways
Bandi Sai Bhageerath , son of MoS Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar , was arrested on 16 May 2025 at 8:15 pm near Tech Park, Manchirevula, Hyderabad.
He admitted to sexually assaulting a minor girl before the Investigating Officer in the presence of panch witnesses.
A Magistrate remanded him to judicial custody for two weeks following a medical examination.
The case was originally registered on 8 May 2025 at Pet Basheerabad Police Station; charges were later upgraded to include Section 64(2)(m) BNS and POCSO Act Section 5(1) read with Section 6 .
Search teams were deployed to Karimnagar , Delhi , and other locations; a Look Out Circular was also issued before the arrest.
Bandi Sai Bhageerath, son of Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar, was arrested on 16 May 2025 after he admitted to sexually assaulting a minor girl, Cyberabad Police said. He was subsequently produced before a Magistrate, who remanded him to judicial custody for two weeks.
How the Case Unfolded
A complaint was first registered against Bhageerath at Pet Basheerabad Police Station of the Cyberabad Commissionerate on 8 May 2025, following a complaint by the victim. During the course of investigation, the statements of the victim and other witnesses were examined by the Investigating Officer (IO).
Based on the victim's statement, the sections of law were subsequently altered. Section 64(2)(m) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Section 5(1) read with Section 6 of the POCSO Act were added to the case. The victim's statement was also recorded under Section 183 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) by the Magistrate.
The Search Operation
Cyberabad Police Commissioner M. Ramesh, in a statement issued past midnight on Saturday, said multiple teams were deployed to Karimnagar, Delhi, and several other locations in search of the accused. Teams also searched houses belonging to the accused's acquaintances and other places he was known to frequent. A Look Out Circular was additionally issued by the IO.
Ritiraj, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Kukatpally, was directed to supervise the investigation.
Arrest Near Manchirevula
Acting on reliable information that the accused was moving near a police academy, a naka-bandi was organised. The Special Operations Team of Cyberabad subsequently apprehended Bhageerath near Tech Park at Manchirevula under Narsingi Police Station limits at 8:15 pm on 16 May, and shifted him to Pet Basheerabad Police Station.
'The accused was produced before the IO, who examined him in the presence of panch witnesses in the Police Station. The accused admitted to have committed the said offence. Hence the IO arrested him,' the Cyberabad Police statement said. Following a medical examination, Bhageerath was produced before the Magistrate and remanded to judicial custody.
Political Significance
The arrest of the son of a sitting Union Minister of State for Home Affairs has drawn significant attention. This comes amid broader scrutiny of law enforcement responses in cases involving politically connected individuals. The Cyberabad Police's detailed midnight statement appears to be an effort to demonstrate procedural transparency in a high-profile case. The matter is expected to face close legal and political scrutiny in the days ahead.
Point of View
Procedurally explicit, and issued proactively — reads as much as a legal document as a political one. When the accused is the son of the Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, every step of the investigation invites scrutiny for both under-reach and overreach. The multi-city manhunt and the Look Out Circular suggest the police did not treat this as a routine case, which matters. What will matter more is whether the judicial process proceeds without interference — something that past high-profile POCSO cases in India have not always guaranteed.
NationPress
6 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Bandi Sai Bhageerath and why was he arrested?
Bandi Sai Bhageerath is the son of Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar. He was arrested on 16 May 2025 by the Cyberabad Police after he admitted to sexually assaulting a minor girl, following which he was produced before a Magistrate and remanded to two weeks of judicial custody.
When was the POCSO case against Bandi Bhageerath first registered?
The case was first registered on 8 May 2025 at Pet Basheerabad Police Station, Cyberabad, based on a complaint by the victim. Charges were subsequently upgraded to include Section 64(2)(m) of the BNS and Section 5(1) read with Section 6 of the POCSO Act.
How did Cyberabad Police locate and arrest the accused?
Police deployed multiple teams to Karimnagar, Delhi, and other locations and also issued a Look Out Circular. The Special Operations Team of Cyberabad finally apprehended Bhageerath near Tech Park at Manchirevula, Hyderabad, at 8:15 pm on 16 May 2025, acting on reliable information.
What is the current legal status of Bandi Bhageerath?
After his arrest and medical examination, Bhageerath was produced before a Magistrate who remanded him to judicial custody for two weeks. He had admitted to the offence before the Investigating Officer in the presence of panch witnesses.
Who is overseeing the investigation into this POCSO case?
Cyberabad Police Commissioner M. Ramesh announced the arrest in a formal statement. The investigation is being supervised by Ritiraj, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Kukatpally, as directed by the Commissioner.
