Hyderabad, Jan. 31 -- The Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Telangana Police refused former Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao's (KCR) request to examine him at Erravelli residence in connection with the alleged phone tapping case.

The BRS leader had requested that the SIT reschedule the date and location of his questioning, citing his busy schedule ahead of the state's upcoming municipal elections.

Refuting his request, Telangana Police said that examination under Section 160 of the CrPC is tied to the ordinary place of residence as per records. Police further explained that the case involves sensitive electronic and physical records, which cannot be moved to a village location.

The SIT directed KCR to appear at his re...