Overview
- Bandi Sai Bhageerath was arrested Saturday night in Hyderabad after a look‑out notice and a High Court refusal to grant interim protection from arrest.
- A magistrate ordered 14 days of judicial custody, and the accused was moved to Cherlapalli Central Prison.
- Police said they added aggravated penetrative sexual assault sections under the POCSO Act after the 17‑year‑old’s statement was recorded before a magistrate to preserve her testimony.
- Investigators said the accused admitted the offence during questioning, according to a police statement.
- The case has drawn political heat, with K. Kavitha urging the Prime Minister to remove MoS Bandi Sanjay Kumar, and the state appointing IPS officer Ritiraj to oversee the probe as the High Court readies an anticipatory‑bail order this week.