Hyderabad, May 12 -- In a significant development, the Petbasheerabad Police has altered the charges of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) case involving Union Minister Bandi Sanjay's son, Bandi Bageerath, from harassment of a child to sexual assault.

The earlier section, Section 11 (sexual harassment of a child), covers non-physical acts involving sexual intent, such as suggestive gestures, pornography, stalking, or showing sexual body parts.

The new Section 5(1) (Aggravated Penetrative Sexual Assault) involves penetrative sexual assault, committed under certain aggravating circumstances. This is a non-bailable offence with a minimum of 20 years.

The Petbasheerabad Police has summoned Bandi Bageerath on Wednesday,...