Phone-tapping Probe Dragging On Like a ‘TV serial’: Bandi Sanjay Questions Delay in Action

In a strong condemnation of the BRS leadership, Sanjay alleged that the previous government engaged in "despicable" actions, including tapping the phones of opposition figures like himself and even spying on their own relatives, such as KCR's daughter and son-in-law. He specifically accused the BRS administration of destroying the reputation of the Special Intelligence Bureau (SIB), an agency once widely respected nationally.

Despite welcoming the issuance of notices, the Union minister criticised the slow pace of the inquiry. He sarcastically commented that the investigation was moving "like a TV serial" without yielding any tangible results. "TV serials that began when this case first surfaced have already concluded their run, yet the phone-tapping case continues to drag on," he quipped. He questioned whether the notices were a mere formality for the government to "wash their hands of the matter" or if they genuinely intended to penalise the guilty.

Sanjay further alleged that the SIB was misused as a tool for extortion, being weaponised to blackmail political leaders, contractors, and prominent industrialists for money. He demanded that the investigation be expanded to include these financial aspects and expose the "masterminds" behind the conspiracy.

The minister concluded by urging the state government to allow investigating officers a "free hand," ensuring they can operate without political pressure to fully uncover the scope of the scandal.