Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Revanth Reddy to Appear Before SIT If Notified in Phone Tapping Case
The Chief Minister of Telangana, Revanth Reddy, says he will cooperate with an investigation into phone-tapping.
The investigation is looking into whether the previous government illegally listened in on people's phone calls.
Around 618 phones may have been tapped, including those of politicians, officials, and journalists.
Reddy said he hasn't been contacted, suggesting his phone wasn't tapped.
He stated that he will not interfere with the investigation and that it will be conducted independently.
He also stated that the act of tapping family member's phones is a disgraceful act.
Chief Minister Revanth Reddy is ready to appear before the SIT if he receives a notice.
The SIT is investigating alleged phone-tapping during the previous BRS government.
Approximately 618 phones of politicians, bureaucrats, journalists, and judges were reportedly tapped.
Revanth Reddy stated he hadn't received a notice, implying his phone wasn't tapped.
He emphasized he would not interfere with the SIT's independent investigation.
- Who
- Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and the Special Investigation Team (SIT).
- What
- Investigation into alleged phone-tapping during the previous BRS government.
- When
- Before the 2023 Assembly elections.
- Where
- Telangana.
- Why
- To investigate alleged illegal surveillance conducted by the previous BRS government.
- Involved Parties
- Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, SIT, BRS
- Alleged Offense
- Phone-tapping
- Previous Government
- BRS
- Number of Phones Tapped
- Approximately 618
- Targets
- Politicians, bureaucrats, journalists, judges