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A Special Investigation Team (SIT) is investigating a phone tapping case. As part of the investigation, the SIT questioned Rajasekhar Reddy, a former OSD (Officer on Special Duty) to ex-Chief Minister KCR. The questioning focused on the reappointment of Prabhakar Rao as the Chief of Operations (COO) of the Special Intelligence Branch (SIB). Rajasekhar Reddy reportedly told the SIT that he directed the General Administration Department (GAD) to extend Prabhakar Rao’s tenure for two years on the orders of KCR. The SIT’s investigation was prompted by previous statements from another accused in the case, DCP Radha Kishan Rao, who implicated KCR in various discussions with his team.

News Article:

SIT Questions Ex-CM KCR’s OSD in Phone Tapping Case

Hyderabad, [Date] – The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the illegal phone tapping case questioned Rajasekhar Reddy, former Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to ex-Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao (KCR), on Thursday. The questioning, led by Hyderabad Joint Commissioner Tafseer Iqbal and Investigation Officer Venkatagiri, lasted approximately two hours.

Sources say the focus of the interrogation was the reappointment of Prabhakar Rao as the Chief of Operations (COO) of the Special Intelligence Branch (SIB). Prabhakar Rao, who retired on June 30, 2020, received a three-year extension the same day, followed by another two-year extension.

According to sources familiar with the investigation, Rajasekhar Reddy stated to the SIT that he instructed the General Administration Department (GAD) to issue the order extending Prabhakar Rao’s tenure on the direct orders of KCR. He reportedly said KCR instructed him a week before Prabhakar Rao’s initial extension was set to expire.

This questioning comes after previous statements made by retired DCP Radha Kishan Rao, an accused in the case, implicated KCR in discussions related to the alleged phone tapping activities. Rao stated that his team had held multiple discussions with KCR and other leaders of the then ruling party, BRS.

The SIT is investigating all aspects of the case. The investigation is ongoing.

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