Phone tapping case: Retired police officer gets interim bail

A retired police officer, P. Radhakishan Rao, who is the fifth accused in the jail wiretapping case, has been granted interim bail by the Telangana High Court from December 24 to 28, to attend his father-in-law’s death anniversary.

Judge K. Sujana of the HC, hearing the criminal plea, directed the Superintendent of Chanchalguda Central Prison to take Mr. Rao took him to the deceased’s father-in-law’s house in Secunderabad and allowed him to stay there to perform the ceremonies. During the escort bail, the police must allow Mr. Rao to meet his family members and close relatives.

They must not interfere with the rituals in any way and not disturb family members and others attending these rituals, said the judge. The judge also directed the jail superintendent to ensure that the petitioner does not use the telephone or mobile phone during the bail period. The applicant must not misuse the bail in any way, the judge said.