Hyderabad, Jan. 22 -- In a major development in the phone tapping case, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) has issued notices to Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president KT Rama Rao (KTR), following the questioning of former minister T Harish Rao.

The SIT has directed KTR to appear before investigators tomorrow at 11 AM. He will be questioned by the Investigating Officer of the SIT regarding allegations that intelligence officers tapped phones under the direction of the then top leadership.

"During the course of investigation, it has come to the notice of the Investigating Officer that you are acquainted with the facts and circumstances of the said case, and your personal examination is necessary for the purpose of investigation...