Additional sections of repeated rape of minor added against Sai Bhageerath: Cop
The Cyberabad police have added additional charges against Bandi Sai Bhageerath, the son of a Union minister, in a case involving the repeated rape of a minor. The changes to the first information report (FIR) could lead to life imprisonment if the allegations are proven. Investigators are also looking into the involvement of Bhageerath's associates in the incident.
- ▪Bandi Sai Bhageerath was arrested on May 16 after a complaint was filed on May 8.
- ▪Additional sections of the law were added to the FIR, including provisions for repeated sexual assault.
- ▪The police are examining forensic evidence, including Bhageerath's phone and CCTV footage.
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Additional sections of repeated rape of minor added against Sai Bhageerath: CopIn victim’s complaint, her mother alleged that some of Bhageerath’s associates were present during the incidentPublished on: May 18, 2026 6:27 PM ISTBy Srinivasa Rao Apparasu, HyderabadShare viaCopy link The Cyberabad police, probing the case of alleged sexual assault of a minor girl by Bandi Sai Bhageerath, son of Union minister of state for home affairs on Sunday announced changing of the first information report (FIR) and added additional sections that may lead to the life-imprisonment of the accused.Cyberabad apprehended the accused near Manchirevula under Narsingi police station limits at 8.15pm on May 16.
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