Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president K.T. Rama Rao demanded the immediate dismissal of Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar to ensure a fair and impartial investigation into the POCSO case related to his son Bageerath.

In a sarcastic tone, KTR remarked that perhaps for the “first time in India, a situation has arisen where a lookout notice had to be issued against the son of a sitting Union Minister”. He questioned how the accused was allegedly hidden for nine days and asked who protected him during that period.

An impartial investigation is impossible while the Union Minister continues in office, he said and demanded that the Central Government immediately remove Bandi Sanjay from the Union Cabinet. Individuals accused of misusing power and influence in such sensitive matters continuing in constitutional positions is not only an insult to Telangana but to the entire country.

Mr. Rama Rao alleged that while the Union Minister’s son “committed injustice against a minor girl, the victim’s parents themselves were subjected to intimidation and pressure by the Union Minister.” He accused Mr. Sanjay Kumar of personally threatening and harassing the victim’s family.

KTR further alleged that Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy attempted to dilute the seriousness of the case, and accused both the BJP and Congress leadership of working together to suppress the issue by branding it as a “honey trap” and allegedly influencing sections of the media to avoid reporting on the matter.

He warned that if those in positions of power are allowed to escape accountability, it would discourage women and minor girls from coming forward in future cases of abuse or harassment. Calling the struggle for justice “historic and courageous,” he said the fight undertaken by the victim’s family for justice against the accused Bageerath deserves appreciation and support from society.