Archive · 1 Feb 2026
KCR to appear before SIT in phone tapping case
There is a disagreement between the former Chief Minister of Telangana, KCR, and the Special Investigation Team (SIT) about where and when KCR should be questioned in a phone tapping case.
The SIT wants to question KCR at his official residence in Hyderabad on February 1 at 3 pm, but KCR wanted to be questioned at his farmhouse in Erravalli.
The SIT says they cannot question KCR at his farmhouse because it is not his official residence and it would be difficult to transport sensitive records there.
KCR has also asked to be questioned at a later date due to upcoming elections.
The case involves the alleged tapping of phones by the Special Intelligence Branch (SIB) under the former Chief Minister's government, and evidence suggests that at least 600 phone numbers tapped were not related to Left-wing extremism.
KCR has agreed to appear before the SIT at his official residence on February 1 at 3 pm, despite his earlier requests.
The BRS leaders have accused the government of harassing KCR under the pretext of investigating the phone tapping case.
Former Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao (KCR) has agreed to appear before the SIT at his official residence in Hyderabad on February 1 at 3 pm.
KCR had earlier requested to be questioned at his farmhouse in Erravalli and at a later date due to upcoming elections, but the SIT refused.
The SIT insisted on questioning KCR at his official residence, citing administrative difficulties in transporting sensitive records.
The phone tapping case involves the alleged tapping of at least 600 phone numbers not related to Left-wing extremism during KCR's tenure.
BRS leaders have accused the government of harassing KCR under the pretext of investigating the phone tapping case.
- Who
- Former Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao (KCR) and the Special Investigation Team (SIT)
- What
- A standoff over the location and timing of KCR's questioning in a phone tapping case
- When
- The questioning is scheduled for February 1 at 3 pm
- Where
- Hyderabad, specifically at KCR's official residence at Nandinagar
- Why
- KCR is accused of being acquainted with facts and circumstances relevant to the phone tapping case during his tenure as Chief Minister
- Individuals Involved
- K Chandrashekar Rao, SIT, J Santosh Kumar, KT Rama Rao, A Revanth Reddy, Prabhakar Rao
- Location
- Hyderabad, Erravalli farmhouse, Nandinagar residence
- Date of Questioning
- February 1 at 3 pm
- Legal Basis
- Section 160 CrPC
- Number of Phone Numbers Tapped
- At least 600
- Organizations Involved
- Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), Special Intelligence Branch (SIB), Communist Party of India (Maoist)
Sources
After KCR’s farmhouse request, Telangana phone tapping SIT tells ex-CM to be present at Hyderabad residence
SIT Serves a Fresh Notice to KCR Asking to Be Available on Sunday for Questioning
SIT asks KCR to be in Hyd for questioning tomorrow
Telangana Police reject KCR’s request for examination at Erravelli residence
KCR Consults with Leaders Over Phone Tapping Case
Phone-Tapping Case: SIT to Question KCR at Nandinagar Residence
KCR yields: Ex-Telangana CM agrees to police questioning after ‘notice on wall’ drama in Hyderabad
KCR to appear before SIT tomorrow in phone tapping case
Phone-tapping case: KCR terms SIT notice ‘illegal’, yet agrees to appear for questioning
KCR To Appear For Questioning In 'Phone-Tapping' Case On Feb 1
KCR Terms Phone-Tapping Notice 'Illegal', Agrees To Questioning
Traffic Curbs in Banjara Hills Today as SIT Questions KCR at Nandinagar
