Telangana: SIT to question former SIB chief Prabhakar Rao again today
In a related development, PCC chief Mahesh Kumar Goud will also provide a statement today as a witness in the case. Goud's phone was reportedly tapped by Praneeth Rao's team, whose phone data revealed 400 compromised numbers.
Former Gadwal ZP Chairperson Saritha, who contested as a Congress candidate in the last elections, will also appear before the SIT. Moreover, Praneeth Rao is scheduled to appear for questioning on Wednesday.
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