On May 10, 2026, a significant protest took place outside the Petbasheerabad police station in Hyderabad, India, where a large group of women demanded the arrest of Bandi Bhageerath, the son of Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay. The protest followed the registration of a case against him under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The complaint was filed by a 17-year-old girl, who alleged that she was sexually assaulted by Bhageerath at a farmhouse in Moinabad on December 31. The girl claimed she was pressured into consuming alcohol and assaulted while in an intoxicated state. The complaint also mentioned that the accused had acknowledged causing her emotional distress through digital communication. The girl's family reported that she attempted suicide twice due to the trauma and faced pressure to drop the case. In a twist, Bhageerath filed a separate complaint alleging blackmail and harassment by the girl's family, which is also under investigation. The protesters called for immediate action and demanded the resignation of Bandi Sanjay, highlighting the urgency of addressing the allegations.