Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar surrendered his son, Bandi Sai Bhageerath, to the Hyderabad police on Saturday amid serious allegations of sexual assault involving a 17-year-old girl. In a statement, Bandi Sanjay asserted the principle of equality before the law, declaring that everyone, including his son, must abide by legal processes. He expressed that his son maintains his innocence regarding the accusations. The delay in surrendering was attributed to the family's initial belief that the case would be dismissed by the court. However, to respect the judiciary and expedite the investigation, Bandi Sanjay chose to personally hand over his son to the police. The case stems from a lookout circular issued against Bhageerath following a complaint from the girl's mother, alleging sexual harassment and inappropriate conduct. In response, Bhageerath filed a counter-complaint, claiming that the girl's family sought to extort ₹5 crore (approximately $600,000 USD) from him under the pretext of marriage. Amid public protests, the Telangana High Court has denied interim relief to Bhageerath, with local political figures calling for accountability.