The Cyberabad Police Commissioner has directed Deputy Commissioner of Police (Kukatpally Zone) Ritiraj, to personally supervise the investigation into the PoCSO case registered at Petbasheerabad police station, based on a statement by a 17-year-old girl.

According to official orders issued on Monday (May 11, 2026), the officer was directed to ensure that the investigation is conducted in a fair, proper and professional manner by examining all relevant aspects of the case without deviation or negligence.

The order further directs the DCP to personally monitor the progress of the investigation and submit a daily status report to the Commissioner of Police.

The case was registered under Sections 74 and 75 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita read with Section 12 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (PoCSO).

Meanwhile, the Telangana State Commission for Protection of Child Rights has taken suo motu cognisance of the matter following widespread media reports and social media posts regarding allegations in the case that the 17-year-old girl was sexually abused during New Year celebrations at a farmhouse in Moinabad.

In its communication, the Commission said it was treating the allegations with seriousness and directed the Cyberabad Commissioner of Police to conduct an enquiry and initiate necessary action.

The Commission has also sought a status report on priority. The statutory body, constituted under the Commissions for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005, is mandated to monitor implementation of child protection laws including the PoCSO Act and the Juvenile Justice Act.

The development comes amid continuing protests by women’s groups demanding swift action in the case. The police officials said the investigation is progressing and all aspects of the complaint are being examined.

Charges of alleged sexual harassment of a minor girl against Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar’s son Bandi Bhagirath has taken a serious turn with Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy asking officials to start inquiry into the incident immediately.

The Chief Minister, who is also Home Minister, asked the Director General of Police (DGP) C.V. Anand to start probe into the case registered against Mr. Bhagirath in Pet Basheerabad Police Station. The Chief Minister, who enquired about the details of the case with the Director General of Police (DGP), questioned as to why no action was not taken so far when the complaint was lodged on May 8.

The DGP told the Chief Minister that the police machinery was busy in making security arrangements for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the city on Sunday. The Chief Minister wanted the DGP to constitute a special team to comprehensively probe the incident so that appropriate action could be initiated.

The development assumes significance as women’s organisations and political parties alike are alleging that the police adopted a soft approach against Mr. Bhagirath — who was the son of a Union Minister.