Congress MLC Balmoor Venkat lodged a complaint with the Director General of Police (DGP) alleging that former ministers K.T. Rama Rao (KTR) and Harish Rao are attempting to intimidate officials investigating the phone tapping case.
Speaking to reporters at the DGP office, Mr. Venkat alleged that the two leaders are threatening SIT officials and making statements aimed at instilling fear among investigating officers, thereby attempting to influence the course of the probe.
He said he had submitted a complaint along with supporting evidence to the Additional DGP, seeking immediate legal action. According to him, warnings were allegedly issued to officials that they would be “dealt with” once the accused return to power.
Terming such actions a serious criminal offence, the MLC warned that intimidation of investigators could also lead to witnesses being influenced, which would undermine the integrity of the investigation. He demanded the arrest of Mr. Rama Rao and Mr. Harish Rao to ensure that the probe proceeds without obstruction.
Published – January 23, 2026 09:16 pm IST
