Telangana Phone Tapping Case: KCR Likely to Be Named Accused No. 1, KTR No. 2 in Final Chargesheet

The investigation into the sensational Telangana phone-tapping case is nearing a crucial stage, with the Special Investigation Team (SIT) reportedly preparing to file its final chargesheet. According to police sources, the SIT is likely to name former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao as Accused No. 1 (A1) and his son, former minister K. T. Rama Rao, as Accused No. 2 (A2). The final chargesheet is also expected to detail the roles of senior officials who allegedly authorised the phone tapping, along with supporting evidence. Reports suggest that SIT officials have already briefed Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on the investigation's progress and are preparing to submit the final chargesheet before the court soon.

Investigators have reportedly gathered evidence regarding an alleged conspiracy to carry out illegal phone surveillance despite being aware that the practice was unlawful. The probe is also examining allegations that officials considered close to the then political leadership were assigned key positions in the Special Intelligence Branch (SIB) and Intelligence Department and allegedly used their positions to monitor the phones of public representatives, journalists, judges, businesspeople and celebrities. The SIT is expected to present the evidence and the alleged roles of those involved in detail in its final report. However, the reported names and charges are yet to be formally confirmed through the filing of the chargesheet.