Cyberabad Police tighten probe, likely to seek Bageerath’s custody
Cyberabad Police are preparing to seek custody of Bandi Bageerath in connection with a POCSO Act case involving a minor. Bageerath was arrested after admitting to the offense during preliminary questioning and has been remanded to 14 days of judicial custody. The Telangana High Court is also investigating a social media campaign aimed at influencing the judge involved in Bageerath's bail proceedings.
- ▪Bandi Bageerath was arrested by Cyberabad Police after a complaint was lodged by the mother of a 17-year-old girl.
- ▪He admitted to committing the offense during preliminary questioning following his arrest.
- ▪The Telangana High Court is investigating a fabricated social media campaign targeting a judge involved in Bageerath's bail plea.
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While Cyberabad Police remained tight-lipped on further developments in the POCSO Act case involving Bandi Bageerath, citing that details of an ongoing investigation involving a minor could not be disclosed, officials were learnt to be preparing a petition seeking police custody of the accused for further questioning.An official release issued by Cyberabad Police late on Saturday night stated that Mr. Bageerath had admitted to committing the offence during preliminary questioning following his arrest. However, investigators declined to disclose further details, citing the sensitive nature of the case.Mr.
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