Sajjanar Rejects 'Security Grounds' Defence In Phone-Tapping Probe
“It has been noticed that misleading and baseless information is being circulated by certain sections of the media and individuals, claiming that phone interception was done on security grounds and that no illegality was involved”: Commissioner Sajjanar
HYDERABAD: City police commissioner V.C. Sajjanar, who is heading the Special Investigation Team (SIT) inquiry into the illegal phone-tapping operation during the previous BRS government tenure, on Friday dismissed the contention that phone interception was “done on security grounds” and that no illegality was involved.”
He was apparently reacting to BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao’s efforts on Thursday to explain that every government in the country relies on intelligence agencies for maintaining law and order and safeguarding stability. Rama Rao had argued that surveillance mechanisms had existed since Independence and such systems would function within the police and intelligence establishment.
“It has been noticed that misleading and baseless information is being circulated by certain sections of the media and individuals, claiming that phone interception was done on security grounds and that no illegality was involved,” said commissioner Sajjanar said. “The investigating agency is not concerned with such false narratives. The investigation is being conducted strictly in accordance with law, fairly and professionally.”
Sajjanar reiterated that Rama Rao’s examination was conducted solely in connection with Crime No 243 of 2024, relating to allegations of widespread unauthorised and illegal phone surveillance and interception involving thousands of citizens from all walks of life, including politicians, businesspersons, journalists, judiciary and eminent personalities.
Further, Rama Rao was asked to not contact or influence any witnesses and informed that he might be summoned again, if required in connection with the sensational phone tapping case, the senior police official said.
