A major twist has surfaced in the POCSO case involving Bandi Bageerath, as the investigation now centers around conflicting documentation regarding the complainant’s age. The case has taken a significant turn with the discovery of two separate birth certificates bearing different dates of birth for the girl at the center of the allegations. One certificate issued by GHMC shows her date of birth as August 12, 2008, while another issued by the Medical and Health Department lists it as August 12, 2010, creating a two-year discrepancy that could prove crucial to the case proceedings.
Investigators have expanded their scrutiny to include multiple date of birth entries that have allegedly been recorded in school documents over the years. The examination of educational records has revealed inconsistencies that authorities are now working to verify and cross-reference. Additionally, documents under review reportedly contain different names and aliases, further complicating the task of establishing a clear and accurate timeline of events. These contradictions have raised questions about the authenticity and reliability of various official records.
A 2021 chargesheet related to an underage driving incident has also come under the scanner, which reportedly mentions the girl as being 15 years old at that time. This document adds another layer to the conflicting age evidence being examined by authorities. The chargesheet could serve as an independent reference point in determining the actual age of the complainant, which has become the most critical factor in the legal proceedings surrounding the POCSO allegations.
In another surprising revelation, it has been reported that despite political claims of the family possessing assets worth hundreds of crores, they continue to hold a ration card. This discovery has raised eyebrows and prompted questions about the economic status declarations made by the family. The presence of a ration card, typically issued to economically weaker sections of society, stands in stark contrast to the substantial wealth that has been publicly attributed to the family.
The age determination battle is expected to be pivotal in deciding the course of the POCSO case, as the law’s application depends critically on establishing whether the complainant was a minor at the time of the alleged incident. Authorities continue to gather and verify documentary evidence from multiple government departments and educational institutions to arrive at a conclusive determination of the complainant’s actual date of birth.
