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Bandi Bhageerath, son of a Central Minister, has been placed in 14-day judicial custody in a Poxo case in Telangana. The video questions why the police took eight days to arrest him despite his father's admission of his presence.
The BRS party alleges collusion between the Congress and BJP, claiming that the Congress Chief Minister is shielding the BJP leader's son. Revanth Reddy, the Chief Minister, stated that Rahul Gandhi personally called him and asked him to focus more on the ongoing Poxo issue, dismissing the political affiliations of those involved.
The legal team for Bhageerath argued for interim bail, questioning the girl's age to challenge the Poxo charges. Reddy also pointed out the time-consuming process of verifying old complaints related to cell tower data and CCTV footage, justifying the delay in the investigation.
A gag order prevents media from mentioning the minister's name directly. The public criticizes the preferential treatment given to a Central Minister's son, asking why he received a 'discount' compared to an ordinary person in a similar situation. The case's prolonged investigation and the timing of events, including the minister sharing a stage with Prime Minister Modi, have fueled public anger.
After the court denied interim bail, police conducted an aggressive search operation, issuing lookout notices. Conflicting reports emerged about whether Bhageerath surrendered or was arrested. He is currently in judicial custody for 14 days, and questioning will proceed. The case is setting an example that everyone is accountable under the law, regardless of their political power.
The minister's past rallying statements, where he threatened retribution, were brought up in court and aided the victim's side. The video emphasizes the responsibility that comes with power and the need for careful speech.