Phone Tapping Case: SIT Summons BRS Chief KCR for Questioning in Hyderabad
Telangana phone tapping case: SIT summons BRS chief and former CM K Chandrashekar Rao for questioning in Hyderabad on January 30, 2026.
Hyderabad: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the alleged phone tapping case in Telangana has issued summons to BRS chief and former Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao (KCR). He has been asked to appear before the SIT in Hyderabad on January 30, 2026, marking a major development in the high-profile investigation linked to the previous BRS government.
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SIT Notice Issued to Former Chief Minister
The summons was issued on Thursday, January 29, days after the SIT questioned senior BRS leaders including former ministers and MLAs. Officials said KCR has been directed to cooperate with the investigation related to alleged illegal phone tapping during the BRS regime.
According to official communication, KCR is expected to appear for questioning at Jubilee Hills Police Station, or at an alternative location in Hyderabad, from 3 PM on Friday (January 30).
Earlier Questioning of Senior BRS Leaders
Before summoning KCR, the SIT had already questioned:
- BRS working president K T Rama Rao (KTR)
- Siddipet MLA Harish Rao
- Former BRS MP G Santosh Rao
Investigators are examining their statements to establish links and responsibility in the Telangana phone tapping case.
Allegations in the Phone Tapping Case
The case revolves around allegations that during the 10-year rule of the BRS government, especially around the 2023 Telangana Assembly elections, phones of over 600 individuals were illegally tapped.
Those allegedly targeted include:
- Opposition political leaders
- Judges
- Journalists
- Film personalities
- Other prominent individuals
Officials claim that more than one lakh phone calls were allegedly monitored during this period, triggering serious concerns over privacy and misuse of power.
Political Impact and Ongoing Probe
Sources indicate that the alleged phone tapping may have included calls linked to leaders across political parties, including the Congress, BJP, and even some BRS leaders, adding to the political tension in the state.
The case surfaced soon after the Congress government came to power, leading to the registration of the first FIR on March 10, 2024. The SIT has also questioned the former Telangana Intelligence Chief, identified as a key accused in the case.
Arrests Made, Officials on Bail
As part of the investigation:
- Four police officials, including a suspended DSP from the Telangana Special Intelligence Bureau, were arrested
- They were accused of deleting sensitive electronic data and involvement in phone tapping
- All accused were later released on bail by the court
Key Moment in Telangana Politics
The SIT summons to BRS chief KCR in the phone tapping case is being seen as a crucial turning point in the investigation. With questioning scheduled in Hyderabad on January 30, political circles are closely watching the next steps in one of Telangana’s most sensitive cases.
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