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A new serious section, 64 of 2 of (ఎ), has been added to the case against Baghirath, indicating multiple sexual assaults on the same individual. This highlights the gravity of the charges.
The public is questioning why it took eight days to apprehend the accused, despite police capability. There are allegations that the Central Minister's influence caused the delay, with some suggesting a political nexus between the state government and the minister.
The minister stated he intended to surrender his son immediately but delayed after consulting lawyers who assured him of bail. However, it's implied the minister knew his son's whereabouts during the 8-day search, raising questions about transparency.
The defense argued the case doesn't fall under POCSO and that a media trial is occurring. However, the victim's age, confirmed by official documents, disproves the POCSO argument. The speaker argues media attention was necessary due to delays, unlike in cases involving common citizens.
The victim's family claims they approached a lawyer in April, who then informed the minister. They allege the minister dishonored them and filed a counter-case of extortion and honeytrap against them before they could file their own case.
The victim's mother directly appealed to PM Modi for the minister's resignation, stating justice won't be served otherwise. There's a division within the BJP: some believe the minister should resign to restore public trust, while others argue against it if he's innocent.
Public Prosecutor Nageshwar Rao highlighted previous cases against Baghirath and stated that the victim is not the only one, with four other girls being silently victimized. This convinced the judge to deny interim bail.
There are conflicting reports on Baghirath's apprehension; the minister claims he surrendered, while the police state they arrested him. The speaker emphasizes that justice being served, even partially, is due to social media pressure, not mainstream media.
The speaker calls for accountability from CM Revanth Reddy regarding the delay in police action. He also warns against victim shaming and emphasizes the importance of treating such cases with sensitivity, irrespective of political affiliations, to ensure justice and set a precedent.