Phone tapping case: Telangana HC notice to State on anticipatory bail plea of former Special Branch chief

Prabhakar Rao, who is currently in the US undergoing medical treatment, filed the plea stating he had no role in the case

Hyderabad: Justice J Srinivasa Rao of the Telangana High Court issued notices to the State government on Monday seeking its response on the anticipatory bail petition filed by former Special Branch chief T Prabhakar Rao, one of the accused in the phone tapping case.

Prabhakar Rao, who is currently in the United States undergoing medical treatment, filed the petition seeking anticipatory bail, stating that he had no involvement in the phone tapping case.

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Rao asserted that he served with dedication for over 30 years and did not commit any illegal acts. Citing his health issues, he approached the High Court to grant him anticipatory bail.

As it was the first hearing of the petition, the court directed the government to provide its explanation on the matter. The hearing has been adjourned for two weeks to allow the government to file its response.