Hyderabad, Feb 2 (NationPress) BRS Working President K.T. Rama Rao criticized Hyderabad Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar on Monday for what he termed as him 'taking on the roles of both judge and jury' regarding the alleged phone tapping case.

Rama Rao's remarks came in response to a statement made by Sajjanar following the interrogation of BRS President and former Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao by the Special Investigation Team (SIT).

Sajjanar, who leads the SIT, released a brief update about the nearly five-hour questioning of KCR at his residence in Hyderabad on Sunday.

“The Special Investigation Team has wrapped up the interrogation of Gajwel MLA and former Chief Minister Sri. K. Chandrashekar Rao regarding the illegal phone-tapping allegations,” Sajjanar posted on ‘X’.

The BRS party objected to this statement. “It seems you have chosen to be the judge and jury all alone, Commissioner. Bear in mind that you are heading the team investigating an 'alleged' crime that must ultimately be substantiated in a court of law. I hope the Hon’ble courts are aware of these extreme statements and overreaching actions,” Rama Rao tweeted.

The SIT's investigation involved KCR concerning accusations of phone tapping that allegedly targeted various individuals, including political adversaries, business figures, and journalists while the BRS was in power.

BRS leaders characterized KCR’s questioning as a politically motivated attack and a diversionary strategy by the Congress government.

Rama Rao asserted that the government was intentionally distracting the public, hiding its shortcomings, and engaging in what he described as “perverted politics.”

He claimed that the SIT had not complied with legal standards, including those under the BNSS law passed by Parliament. Nevertheless, he noted that KCR, although not obliged to attend in person, opted to cooperate fully with the inquiry out of respect for the Constitution and the rule of law.

He highlighted that courts have allowed questioning at a person's residence on numerous occasions, yet KCR voluntarily appeared before the SIT and addressed each question thoroughly.

According to Rama Rao, the proceedings demonstrated to the police leadership, including the DGP and SIT officials, that no misconduct had occurred during the BRS administration. He accused the Congress party of fostering rumors, speculative narratives, and selective leaks over two years to tarnish KCR’s and the previous government’s reputation, expressing hope that the inquiry would ultimately quell what he labeled as “politically motivated insinuations.”