Bandi Sai Bhageerath, the son of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar, was remanded to judicial custody until May 29, 2026, following his arrest in connection with serious allegations under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. His arrest came after a multi-city manhunt initiated by Cyberabad Police, who apprehended him on the evening of May 16, 2026. The case, registered at the Petbasheerabad Police Station on May 8, 2026, stemmed from a complaint filed by a victim girl. Following investigations, the police enhanced the charges to include aggravated sexual assault under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the POCSO Act. Despite police claims that Bhageerath evaded capture, his legal counsel, Karunasagar, contended that he voluntarily surrendered and cooperated with authorities. Bhageerath's defense team expressed confidence in his eventual vindication, emphasizing their cooperation with the investigation. After being presented before a magistrate, he was officially remanded to custody until the specified date.