Archive · 30 Jan 2026
KCR Summoned for Phone Tapping Case
K Chandrashekar Rao, also known as KCR, is the former Chief Minister of Telangana.
He has been asked to talk to a special police team about a case where people's phones were secretly listened to without permission.
KCR is willing to talk to the police but wants them to come to his farmhouse, which is about 60 km from Hyderabad.
He is over 65 years old, and the law says people his age can be questioned at their home.
The police team, however, wants him to come to Hyderabad.
KCR's team is going to tell the police that they should come to his farmhouse instead.
The main person accused in this case is a former intelligence chief, and four police officers were also arrested for deleting important information and for the phone tapping.
They were later released on bail.
The BJP says the police are just trying to get attention and not doing real work.
They want a judge to look into the case.
The BRS party says the police are being unfair to KCR.
KCR summoned by SIT for phone tapping case, requests postponement due to municipal polls.
KCR insists on being examined at his farmhouse in Medak district, citing CrPC 160.
SIT insists KCR should appear within its Hyderabad jurisdiction for questioning.
BJP alleges SIT notices are a publicity stunt and demands a judicial inquiry.
BRS claims investigations are politically motivated to malign KCR.
- Who
- K Chandrashekar Rao (KCR), former Chief Minister of Telangana
- What
- Summoned to appear before the SIT for an illegal phone tapping case
- When
- Requested postponement due to municipal polls
- Where
- Hyderabad, India (proposed location: Erravalli farmhouse, Medak district)
- Why
- To record his statement in the illegal phone tapping case
KCR's Legal Position
SIT's Position
Location of Examination
KCR's Legal Position
KCR argues he should be examined at his usual place of residence (Erravalli farmhouse) as he is over 65 years old, citing CrPC 160.
SIT's Position
The SIT insists that KCR should appear within its Hyderabad jurisdiction for questioning.
- Person Summoned
- K Chandrashekar Rao (KCR)
- Case Type
- Illegal Phone Tapping
- Legal Provision
- CrPC 160
- Proposed Examination Location
- Erravalli farmhouse, Medak district, 60 km from Hyderabad
- Reason for Postponement
- Preoccupation with municipal polls
- Allegations
- Unauthorized phone surveillance of politicians, businessmen, journalists, and judiciary members
- BJP's Stance
- Alleges the SIT notices are a publicity stunt and demands a judicial inquiry
- BRS's Stance
- Claims investigations are politically motivated to malign KCR
Sources
Ex-CM Chandrasekhar Rao summoned to appear before SIT in phone tapping case
Phone tapping case: KCR served notice to appear before SIT, BRS calls it ‘vendetta’
KCR ‘ready to appear before SIT’ in phone tapping case — but only at his farmhouse 60 km from Hyderabad
KCR Summoned In Phone Tapping Case, Party Alleges Political Vendetta
K. Chandrashekar Rao Requests Postponement of SIT Inquiry
Phone tapping case: KCR served notice to appear before SIT on Jan 30, ex- CM seeks fresh date
SIT Probes Merely a Publicity Stunt, No Real Action, Says BJP’s Ramchander Rao
Phone tapping case: KCR asks SIT to postpone questioning in view of municipal polls
SIT Notice to KCR to Divert Public Anger Against Cong Govt
KCR To Skip Questioning In Phone Tapping Case Today, Cites Civic Body Polls
SIT Notice to KCR: BRS Slams ‘Vendetta Politics’
SIT summons KCR in phone-tapping case
Phone tapping not possible sans meddling by CM, mantris: Cong
BRS vows fierce retaliation as SIT targets KCR
